Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal conveyed through mediators and said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a “temporary ceasefire,” a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
The official said Tehran had received a new plan calling for an immediate pause in hostilities, adding that Iran’s leadership was reviewing the proposal ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for potential strikes on energy infrastructure.
However, the official said Iran does not believe Washington is prepared to agree to a permanent ceasefire and would not accept being pressured by deadlines to make a decision.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had formulated its positions and demands in response to the proposals, adding that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.”
“Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands,” Baghaei said, adding that doing so “should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise.”
The developments come after Trump threatened to take action against Iran if it fails to reach an agreement before a deadline tied to ensuring the free flow of energy through the Gulf.