Iranian military officials are rejecting American diplomatic overtures, with a top spokesman claiming Wednesday that the United States is essentially “negotiating with itself” in Middle East peace efforts.
The sharp rebuke from Tehran came one day after President Donald Trump indicated that Iran was interested in reaching an agreement to halt ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, American officials have prepared and transmitted a comprehensive 15-point proposal to Iranian leadership aimed at resolving regional tensions.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, who speaks for Iran’s unified military command known as Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, delivered a mocking response to U.S. leadership efforts.
“Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you negotiating with yourself?” Zolfaqari questioned American officials, adding, “People like us can never get along with people like you.”
The Iranian military representative further stated that American economic interests and energy costs from before the current conflicts would remain disrupted until Washington acknowledges that regional peace depends on Iranian military forces maintaining control.
