Report: Iran seeking Russia, China involvement to ensure US ceasefire proposal isn’t a deception tactic

Iran is yet to provide an official response to US President Donald Trump’s 15-point ceasefire proposal, as it seeks international guarantees that the negotiations are not a deception tactic, Channel 12 reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Iran is seeking to broaden the framework to include not only Gulf states but also additional actors, namely Russia and China, which is among the reasons for Tehran’s delay in formally responding, according to the Hebrew network.

Channel 12 adds that Israeli and American officials are discussing coordinated military operations should Washington’s talks with Iran fail, with some disagreements emerging on how to operate while the talks are ongoing, citing senior Israeli officials.

Israel is attempting to persuade the US that, even as they wait for negotiations to play out, it is critical to continue striking national infrastructure, the report continues. The Americans, however, oppose this, reportedly fearing that such attacks could undermine the diplomatic process.