Iran Rejects US-Proposed Truce, Insists on Ending Conflict Completely

Iran has officially turned down a proposed ceasefire in its ongoing war with the United States and Israel, state media reported on Monday, defying a direct threat from US President Donald Trump to destroy the country’s key infrastructure.

According to Iran’s IRNA news agency, Tehran communicated its response to the American truce proposal through Pakistan. The report did not disclose the contents of the US offer but stated that Iran’s reply, outlined in ten points, rejected a temporary ceasefire and instead demanded a definitive end to the hostilities.

The conflict, now in its 38th day, began after Israeli and US forces launched attacks against Iran, which has since responded with missile strikes on targets across the Middle East. Several nations are currently engaged in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.

On Sunday, President Trump issued an ultimatum, warning that unless Tehran allows free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, he would order strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.

IRNA further reported that Iran submitted counter-demands, including “an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and the lifting of sanctions.”