Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has rejected the latest diplomatic overtures from Washington, declaring that the United States' response to Tehran's rightful demands is "unconvincing."

In a statement on the ongoing diplomatic stalemate, Gen. Rezaei emphasized that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Washington meets Tehran's strict prerequisites.

"The US response to Iran's rights and demands was not convincing, and they must completely and explicitly answer and act upon Iran's seven conditions," Gen. Rezaei stated. "Only in this case will the Strait of Hormuz be reopened."

The SNSC chief's remarks come just days after Iran confirmed it had reviewed a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance.

The message was delivered to Gen. Rezaei through Qatari mediators and reportedly proposed a "framework" for direct negotiations, with Vance allegedly suggesting that Iran's peaceful nuclear program be placed on the table from the outset—a demand Tehran has repeatedly rejected.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed last week that Tehran currently has no plans to hold meetings with American officials, dismissing media speculation about a diplomatic encounter as "mere media guesswork."

Araghchi stressed that Iran's own proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains the only viable plan currently on the table, noting that mediators continue to shuttle proposals between the two capitals.

Despite the firm stance from Tehran's top security establishment, regional mediators remain intensely active.

Qatar announced on Tuesday that it remains "hopeful" an interim deal could be reached between the two nations.

"Both parties remain committed to the negotiation process... They are currently reviewing the ideas and proposals we have presented," Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters.

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He noted that "very intensive" indirect talks are underway, though he warned that any escalation could severely complicate the negotiations.

Furthermore, Washington has sent highly conflicting signals regarding its intentions. Trump himself previously attempted to downplay Vance's letter, bizarrely claiming to reporters that its purpose related to "medical supplies" for Iran, rather than negotiations.

Meanwhile, the US and the Zionist regime have significantly increased their military threats against Iran in the run-up to the US midterm elections and recent Israeli political developments.

Tehran has repeatedly warned that it is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty against any act of aggression.

"We do not rule out any possibility regarding the outbreak of war, and we are prepared for all scenarios," Araghchi stated recently, confirming that Iran has upgraded its weaponry, addressed its vulnerabilities, and tested new arms.