In a comment that suggests hesitation rather than outright rejection of Trump’s 15-point ceasefire proposal, an Iranian official said Wednesday that Tehran’s initial response was not favorable, but it was still reviewing the plan. Meanwhile, Iranian state media did report outright rejection, showing the authorities in Iran are not coordinating a response and presenting a united front.

The U.S. proposal, delivered through mediators, offers possible sanctions relief, restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, and steps related to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for the shipment of about a fifth of the world’s oil supply.

Iran has previously given a hard no to limits on its ballistic missile program and ending its support for its proxy terror groups across the region.

Egypt has signaled its support for the proposal, with its foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, saying that Cairo is working to set up talks as soon as possible. He said that Cairo is also communicating with Iran over stopping its attacks on Gulf countries.

Meanwhile, fighting across the region continues unabated. Israel has continued striking military targets in Iran, Iran and Hezbollah have continued attacking Israel, Iran has continued launching missiles at Gulf countries, and Gulf countries say they are still intercepting missiles and drones.

While ostensibly conducting peace talks, the United States is continuing to mass troops, marines, and naval forces in the Middle East to boost its military presence. To say that trust between the two countries has reached an all-time low would be understating the case.