• Iran's foreign ministry states it has not reached a conclusion on the U.S. proposal and has not provided a response.
  • Tehran is reviewing the proposal through diplomatic channels, maintaining a cautious and non-committal stance.
  • The development comes amid ongoing indirect talks mediated by regional intermediaries like Oman.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson told IRNA on Thursday that Tehran has not yet reached a conclusion on the latest U.S. proposal and has not given any response to Washington. The statement underscores Iran's deliberate approach as it evaluates the terms, according to people familiar with the matter.

The remarks come as part of a broader diplomatic process where Iran and the U.S. have engaged in indirect negotiations, often mediated by Oman or Pakistan-based channels, to discuss a potential nuclear agreement and sanctions relief. The U.S. proposal is believed to address key sticking points, including the scope of uranium enrichment and the sequencing of sanctions removal.

“We are still reviewing the proposal, and no final decision has been made,” the spokesperson said, adding that Iran will respond when it sees fit. Efforts to reach a U.S. State Department spokesperson for comment were unsuccessful.

The cautious stance aligns with Iran's long-standing position that negotiations must be conducted on equal footing and that any deal must respect its sovereignty. Iran has previously emphasized that nuclear talks should be separated from broader political or military issues, a condition that has complicated past negotiations.

Analysts suggest that Tehran's delay may be strategic, aimed at extracting more concessions or clarifying terms before committing. The backdrop includes fragile ceasefire dynamics in the region and ongoing tensions over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A formal response from Iran is expected within days or weeks, according to sources close to the discussions.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the date of the spokesperson's comments. The correct date is Thursday.