Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, calls for permanent end to conflict

Iran has formally rejected the United States’ proposal for a ceasefire, delivering its response through Pakistan and stressing that a lasting resolution to the conflict is necessary, IRNA reports.

Tehran’s reply outlines 10 key points, including an immediate halt to hostilities, the creation of a security protocol for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of sanctions imposed on Iran.

On April 6, media reports stated that the US and Iran had been discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire. Regional mediators, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye, are participating in the negotiations, aiming to use a temporary truce as a stepping stone toward ending the conflict.

Despite ongoing discussions, sources cautioned that “the chances of reaching an agreement within the next 48 hours are slim.” Nevertheless, the talks are seen as a measure to prevent further escalation, including potential strikes on Iran or retaliatory attacks by Tehran on Gulf countries’ energy infrastructure.

By Vafa Guliyeva