Iranian intelligence operatives have reportedly signaled to the CIA a willingness to discuss ending the ongoing conflict, according to the New York Times. The offer was reportedly conveyed through an unnamed country's spy agency, with Middle Eastern and Western officials speaking anonymously about the development.

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence quickly dismissed the report as "absolute lies and psychological warfare," according to Tasnim news agency. Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva ruled out negotiations with the United States, just days after U.S. and Israeli forces launched joint strikes on Iranian territory.

President Donald Trump stated that while Tehran expressed interest in talks, it was "too late" as military operations continued. Washington officials remain skeptical about whether either side is genuinely prepared for an "off-ramp" in the near term. The conflicting signals highlight the complex diplomatic landscape amid active military engagement.