US-Iran contacts underway; Tehran open to 'sustainable' proposals to end war, says report

Fresh contacts have taken place between the United States and Iran, with Washington initiating outreach through intermediaries to explore the possibility of a broader agreement to end the ongoing conflict.

An Iranian source told CNN that recent outreach was initiated by the US, though discussions have not yet progressed to formal negotiations. The report said Tehran is willing to consider “sustainable” proposals that safeguard its national interests, while reiterating that it is not seeking direct talks.

The developments come after President Donald Trump said on March 23 that the US would postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
Trump claimed the two sides had held “very good and productive” conversations, describing them as “in-depth, detailed, and constructive,” with discussions expected to continue through the week.

However, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected the claim. He said no negotiations had taken place, alleging that such reports were aimed at influencing financial and oil markets.

In a post on X, he said the Iranian public seeks “complete and remorseful punishment” of aggressors, adding that officials remain aligned with the country’s leadership.

The West Asia conflict has now entered its fourth week, with Iran and Israel continuing to exchange strikes, showing little sign of de-escalation.