WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States unveiled a 15-point proposal on March 25 to end the war in the Persian Gulf, which Iran rejected while presenting its own counter-conditions.

Iran delivered its response via state television on March 25, saying U.S. conditions are excessive and that it will end the current war when it chooses and if its conditions are met. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said senior authorities were reviewing U.S. proposals and that if necessary a position would be announced by them.

"At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance," Araqchi said. "We do not intend to negotiate." He also said the U.S. had failed to achieve its war goals.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a March 25 briefing that if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment and understand that it has been defeated militarily, President Trump would ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before. "Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash strong military action. Iran should not miscalculate again," she said.

Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaqari said the Trump administration was negotiating with itself. "No one like us will make a deal with you. Not now. Not ever," Zolfaqari said.

The details of the U.S. proposal have not been made public. Leavitt told reporters that the White House had not confirmed the full U.S. plan as reported in the media. "There are elements of truth to it, but some of the stories I read were not entirely factual, so I am not going to negotiate on behalf of the president here at the podium," she said.

The current conflict began with Israeli and U.S. air strikes on February 28. The war has killed thousands of people, spread across the Persian Gulf, and disrupted global energy markets.

The 15-point plan reportedly includes a one-month cease-fire while details are worked out. The plan includes demands such as dismantling Iranian nuclear facilities, handing over enriched uranium stocks to the International Atomic Energy Agency, and agreeing not to enrich uranium in the future. The plan includes limits on Iran's missile capabilities and an end to Iran's support for regional proxy forces such as Hezbollah.

Tehran's demands include recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz with the right to charge passage fees and an unrestricted missile program. Iranian demands include that Washington close its military bases in the Persian Gulf, pay war reparations, and guarantee it will not attack Iran again.