A U.S. official has denied reports that Iran rejected a new ceasefire proposal put forward by President Donald Trump, calling the account “not accurate” as conflicting claims emerged over diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict.
The official disputed a report published by The New York Times that claimed Iran had rejected a ceasefire proposal conveyed to Tehran through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi, who recently met President Trump in Washington.
The New York Times reported that Iran was unwilling to accept a temporary ceasefire that did not address broader issues, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. However, the U.S. official told CNN that the report did not accurately reflect ongoing diplomatic contacts.
Iranian state media also dismissed the report, describing it as “diversionary and misleading.” Meanwhile, the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi rejected the account as “unfounded”, denying that such a proposal had been delivered to Tehran.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack later shared the Iraqi government’s statement on social media, writing: “Iraq getting the record straight.”
The conflicting statements come as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran, with international mediators seeking a path toward de-escalation after nearly two weeks of sustained fighting.
Neither the White House nor Iranian officials have released details of any formal ceasefire proposal, and negotiations remain uncertain as military operations continue across the region.
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