Mediators between the US and Iran deny that Tehran has asked Washington to suspend strikes on energy infrastructure. At the same time, the prospects for achieving a truce remain extremely uncertain.
This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a 10-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities, allegedly at Tehran's request. According to him, this was supposed to create conditions for peace talks.
However, according to mediators, Iran did not initiate such a request and has not yet made a final decision on the negotiations.
"Iran did not request a 10-day pause in attacks on its energy facilities and has not yet provided a final response to the 15-point plan to end the war," the publication notes, citing sources.
This is an American proposal that envisages possible easing of sanctions in exchange for concessions by Iran, in particular regarding its nuclear and missile programs, as well as support for allied groups in the region.
At the same time, the Iranian side has already made it clear that it is not ready to discuss the missile program and the refusal to enrich uranium as a basic condition for negotiations.
The mediators emphasize that due to the tough positions of both sides, the chances of a quick truce remain low.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the US President said that the Iranian leadership really wants to conclude a peace agreement, but is allegedly afraid to do so for fear of being killed.
Trump also said that he had ordered the postponement of strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for 10 days, until April 6. The postponement of the wave of strikes on Iran's energy sector is allegedly due to a request from the Iranian government.
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