Iran Dismisses Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal, Accuses US of ‘Negotiating with Itself’
Tehran has rejected a 15-point ceasefire plan reportedly offered by the Trump administration to de-escalate ongoing tensions, with a top Iranian military spokesperson accusing the United States of being in a state of internal conflict and “negotiating with itself.” The rejection comes amid continued drone and missile exchanges between Iran and its adversaries.
Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Iranian military’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, delivered the scathing rebuke in a video statement aired on Iranian state television on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, according to the Associated Press and the New York Post.
“Strategic Failure” and Empty Promises
Zolfaghari asserted that the US’s “strategic strength” had devolved into “strategic failure.” He stated, “A country that claims to be a global superpower would have gotten out of this mess if it could. Don’t disguise your defeat as a deal. The era of your empty promises is over.”
He further questioned the US’s state of mind, asking, “Has your internal conflict reached the point where you are negotiating with yourself?”
Ceasefire Plan Delivered Via Pakistan
Zolfaghari’s comments followed reports that the Trump administration had transmitted a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran through Pakistan as an intermediary. The details of the plan have not been publicly disclosed, though Israeli media reports suggest it includes a month-long ceasefire to discuss broader issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and support for proxy groups .
Unwavering Stance
Zolfaghari emphasized Iran’s firm position, stating, “Our first and last words have been the same since day one and they will remain that way: People like us will never reconcile with people like you. Not now, never.”
Who is Ebrahim Zolfaghari?
Ebrahim Zolfaghari is a Brigadier General and spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces. He recently gained attention for a viral video in which he mockingly “fired” Donald Trump , a gesture widely interpreted as a display of defiance.