Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal as U.S. Deadline Nears
Iran has declined a 45-day ceasefire proposal, seeking a permanent end to hostilities, as President Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
Iran has rejected a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting on a permanent end to hostilities, as President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, head of Iran's diplomatic mission in Cairo, stated, "We only accept an end of the war with guarantees that we won't be attacked again."
The ceasefire proposal, mediated by Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey, aimed to halt the five-week conflict and facilitate negotiations for a lasting peace.
President Trump has set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening significant strikes on Iranian infrastructure if the demand is not met.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 1,900 deaths in Iran and additional casualties across the region.
Diplomatic efforts continue, but the situation remains tense as the deadline approaches.