Moscow: The Kremlin stated on Wednesday that Russia has not been informed of a reported plan submitted by the United States to Iran, which is aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed reporters during a press briefing, stating, "No, our Iranian friends haven't passed on this kind of information to us. We don't know how reliable these reports are." Peskov's comments followed a report by The New York Times, which cited two officials briefed on the diplomacy, indicating that the US has sent Iran a 15-point plan to resolve the ongoing regional conflict.

The report detailed that the proposal was conveyed via Pakistan and involved steps concerning Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, alongside maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. It remains uncertain whether Iran will accept the proposal or if Israel supports it, as the conflict -- now in its fourth week -- persists with US-Israeli strikes and retaliatory actions by Iran.

Peskov also commented on the abundance of information circulating, much of which is unreliable. "There's so much information out there right now, the lion's share of which is completely false, that until there's some confirmation from official sources, it's impossible to judge anything," he added when questioned about Tehran providing Moscow with similar information.

Discussing Russia's interactions with the US, Peskov noted that Moscow is open to any renewed dialogue with Washington "in any area." He emphasized that such dialogue would benefit both Russia and the United States, particularly highlighting ongoing bilateral contacts regarding Ukraine.

Peskov remarked that each negotiation round is a step toward a settlement that incorporates Russia's interests. "We hope that the US' good offices (in facilitating a settlement) will continue. We remain open to negotiations," he stated.

Moscow and Kyiv have confirmed a temporary halt in peace discussions to end the Russia-Ukraine war earlier this month due to the escalating Middle East tensions. This pause follows three rounds of trilateral talks on January 23-24, February 4-5, and February 17-18, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Geneva, Switzerland.