“Has the level of your own conflicts reached the stage of negotiating with yourselves?”

An IRGC spokesperson dismissed the U.S. proposal during a televised address, warning that regional stability won’t return until Iran decides and predicting risks for American interests.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cautioned that U.S. soldiers risk becoming victims of Israel’s actions, as Tehran monitors deployments closely.

Pakistan delivered the 15-point plan—which may involve sanctions relief for nuclear limits—but Iran views it skeptically, demanding reparations, Hormuz control, and missile freedom instead. Markets reacted with gold surging past $4,600 an ounce amid the uncertainty.