A senior Iranian official described Tehran’s response to a United States ceasefire proposal as “realistic and positive,” according to comments reported by Al Jazeera on May 11, 2026. Speaking anonymously, the official said Iran’s reply addressed several key issues, including regional stability, the end of conflict in Lebanon, and the resolution of disputes with the US.

The official explained that Iran’s response also expanded the scope of discussions to cover the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s nuclear program, and the lifting of all sanctions. Tehran emphasized the need for a clear and guaranteed mechanism to remove sanctions and demanded specific international assurances for implementing any potential agreement with Washington. The response, the official added, was formulated based on Iran’s national interests and consultations with other regional countries.

Earlier, Iranian state media had characterized the counterproposal as a refusal to yield to “Trump’s greed,” while former US President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the proposal.