Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and conveyed its response through Pakistan, state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency reported on Monday. The response makes clear that Tehran is not open to a temporary truce, instead stressing the need for a “permanent end to war.”
Iran’s reply is structured as a 10-clause framework that goes beyond an immediate ceasefire. At the core, Iran is asking for a permanent end to the war, not just within its borders but also in Lebanon and Gaza, along with firm guarantees that the conflict will not restart. It also wants recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to regulate traffic and collect tolls from ships passing through the route.
The response came ahead of Trump’s deadline to attack bombing Iranian energy and infrastructure.
