According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Tehran conveyed its response to a US proposal through Pakistan, rejecting a short-term ceasefire and stressing the need for a permanent resolution. The response reportedly included 10 key points, such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions, and supporting post-war reconstruction.
US President Donald Trump dismissed the proposal, calling it insufficient and maintaining his firm deadline for Iran to reopen the critical waterway. Speaking at a White House event, Trump warned of severe consequences if Tehran failed to comply, reiterating his threat of intensified strikes.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for around 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply, has remained effectively closed since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks in February. The disruption has significantly impacted global energy markets, with oil prices continuing to rise.
A Pakistan-mediated plan has also emerged, proposing an immediate ceasefire followed by negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement within 15 to 20 days. Sources said Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held overnight discussions with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Iranian officials insisted their demands reflect strength rather than compromise. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier US proposals, including a 15-point plan, were rejected as excessive.
A White House official described the ceasefire framework as just one of several ideas under consideration, adding that US military operations referred to as “Operation Epic Fury” remain ongoing.
Regional tensions remain high, with continued airstrikes and missile exchanges reported. Iranian state media confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief Majid Khademi in an اسرائیلی strike. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities reported multiple missile launches from Iran and Lebanon, with casualties rising on both sides.
The conflict has caused significant loss of life and destruction. A US-based human rights group estimates that more than 3,540 people have been killed in Iran, including at least 244 children. In Israel, at least 23 people have died, while violence has also spread to لبنان, where over 1,400 people have reportedly been killed.
The war has drawn in regional actors, including Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen, and intensified clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.
