Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump 'hell' ultimatum
Amid rising tensions, the United States and Iran are embarking on discussions to mitigate their enduring hostilities. In a bold stance, Iran has turned down a limited ceasefire, calling for a definitive cessation of all military engagements. Propo...
By Reuters |
The U.S. and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five-week-old conflict, as Tehran said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire.
Iran conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the official IRNA news agency said on Monday.
The Iranian response consisted of 10 clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction, the agency added.
Trump has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal by 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT) Tuesday that would allow traffic to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies.
Iran conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the official IRNA news agency said on Monday.
The Iranian response consisted of 10 clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction, the agency added.
Trump has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal by 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT) Tuesday that would allow traffic to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies.
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