Iran says the United States has not shown sufficient seriousness in diplomacy while it keeps Washington waiting for a reply to Tehran’s latest negotiating position, according to reports on Saturday. The comments come after renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. Iran’s assessment is delivered as the US seeks a response related to a proposal discussed by US President Donald Trump, who said on Friday that he expected Iran’s reply to Washington’s latest plan “supposedly tonight.”
Sources also indicate that efforts to contain violence are under additional strain on the Lebanon front. A parallel ceasefire on the Israel–Lebanon front is described as facing pressure amid frequent exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Together, the reports portray ongoing negotiations over a broader ceasefire and potential peace talks, while military incidents in the Gulf and heightened tensions connected to Lebanon complicate the process. Both outlets tie the stalled exchange of responses to the latest round of fighting and the uncertainty over timing and substance of the parties’ next steps.
