Iran has insisted that it has no intention of holding direct talks with the US, even though Washington's proposal to end the war is currently being reviewed by the highest authorities in Tehran.
The Islamic Republic's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stressed that the exchange of messages through intermediaries does not mean that formal talks are underway.
Earlier on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported that the country would reject the US ceasefire offer and had set its own list of conditions to end the conflict.
According to sources cited by Press TV, Iran's five-point counter-offer would give it full control of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring that Tehran's sovereignty and strategic interests are not compromised.
President Donald Trump had previously proposed joint control of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil shipping route, but Iran has demanded war reparations and guarantees that any attacks or aggression will not be repeated.
Iran's full terms include a complete cessation of aggression, concrete mechanisms to ensure that war does not happen again, clear compensation payments, an end to conflict on all fronts, and recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite reports by the Fars News Agency indicating US efforts to enact a ceasefire and indirect talks, Iran has insisted that it has not accepted the offer.
Government sources said it was illogical to enter into negotiations with a party that is considered to have violated previous agreements. Tehran insists that the strategic goals of the war must be achieved first before any possible solution can be considered.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic began on February 28 with a military strike on Iran.
Although The Associated Press reported that Iran accepted Trump's 15-point peace plan, Tehran denied that any direct talks were underway, maintaining a firm stance on a solution that only fully recognizes the country's interests and sovereignty.
