Washington: US President Donald Trump's negotiators are worried that there may not be anyone in Tehran to approve a deal with Washington, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.

According to Anadolu Agency, the report indicated that Trump's negotiators believe a deal to end the war and address 'what's left of Iran's nuclear program' is still achievable. However, there is concern that there may be no one in Tehran 'empowered to say yes.'

The report further claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'barely communicating,' and that there is a noticeable discord between Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) generals and Iran's civilian negotiators regarding strategy.

The interior "fracture" is partly attributed to Israel's March assassination of Ali Larijani, the previous secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The report noted that his replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, is 'not effective' at coordinating between the IRGC, civilian leadership, and the supreme leader.

On Monday evening, Iran seemed to signal through Pakistani intermediaries that it was open to negotiations, according to the report. However, by Tuesday morning, that openness had disappeared, replaced with a demand that the US end its naval blockade.

Trump reportedly believes the US has exhausted its military options and is seeking to exit the increasingly unpopular conflict. He is unwilling to restart operations until all other avenues have been fully explored. However, if Pakistani mediators fail to bring Iran to the table within Trump's desired timeframe, military action will once again be considered.