JUST IN: Iran reportedly offers to discuss terms for ending the war with US and Israel.

Reports have emerged suggesting that the Islamic Republic of Iran is quietly signaling a willingness to discuss terms to end its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. According to a New York Times-linked report, Iranian intelligence operatives are said to have reached out indirectly to U.S. officials through third-party channels shortly after military actions began, proposing a possible framework for negotiations aimed at ending the war.

These overtures appear to be taking place behind the scenes rather than as an open diplomatic initiative. U.S. officials quoted in the report expressed skepticism about Iran’s sincerity and readiness to engage in formal talks in the near term, highlighting the deep mistrust that exists after weeks of military exchange. The outreach underscores Tehran’s desire to explore options that could limit further escalation, even as fighting continues.

Iran’s public statements, however, remain more cautious. Iranian officials have reiterated that they would only consider negotiations “with dignity” and under strict conditions, such as a cessation of hostilities, guarantees against future attacks, and the lifting of economic sanctions, according to comments reported by multiple news outlets.

Tehran’s stance reflects a broader narrative from Iranian leadership that frames the conflict as a response to what they describe as “aggression” by the United States and Israel. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokespeople and other officials have emphasized that diplomatic engagement can only happen once military operations stop, and that Iran’s choices have always favored diplomacy over war.

Despite the signals from Iran, other authoritative sources have noted contradictory statements from Iranian representatives. At the United Nations in Geneva, Iran’s UN envoy stated that Tehran had not formally contacted the U.S. about peace talks and expressed serious doubts about the usefulness of negotiations in the current climate of conflict.

The U.S. and Israel, for their part, have continued military operations, with senior American officials indicating that strikes will persist until Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities are sufficiently degraded. President Donald Trump and Israeli leaders have portrayed the campaign as necessary for national security, even as global calls for de-escalation mount from countries such as China and from many nations in the developing world.

Analysts say that Iran’s reported outreach may be motivated by practical concerns about the increasing costs of the war on its economy and infrastructure, rather than a sudden shift toward compromise. Whether these back-channel proposals lead to formal negotiations remains uncertain, but they do indicate that even amidst intense conflict, both sides face mounting pressure to find a diplomatic way out.