Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire with the United States and Israel, insisting instead on a lasting end to the war, while pushing back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian response, reported by the official IRNA news agency on Monday, came through a proposal mediated by Pakistan. Tehran’s position consists of ten clauses, including an end to regional conflicts, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction.
The Pakistani brokered framework had originally proposed an immediate ceasefire followed by talks on a broader peace settlement within 15 to 20 days, according to Reuters news agency.
US President Donald Trump rejected the Iranian response and said his deadline is final. Speaking at a news conference, Trump warned that Iran could be “taken out” in one night, adding that the night might be Tuesday night. He vowed to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges, brushing aside concerns that such actions would be war crimes or alienate the Iranian population.
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Without an agreement with Tehran, Trump said that every bridge in Iran will be decimated by midnight Eastern Time on Wednesday, and every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again. The Iranian government, through IRNA, did not immediately respond to Trump’s latest threats.
The mediation efforts by Pakistan appear stalled after Tehran’s rejection of a temporary ceasefire. Iran’s demand for a permanent end to the war and a comprehensive regional settlement contrasts sharply with the Trump administration’s insistence on an immediate deal tied to the strait’s reopening.
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