‘DON’T dare us!’: Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal as Trump’s ‘hell’ threat nears deadline

With a U.S. deadline looming in the five-week conflict, Washington and Tehran received a framework aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Tehran, however, rejected the proposal, stressing that negotiations cannot happen under ultimatums or threats. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, clarified that expressing Iran’s legitimate demands should not be seen as a compromise, but rather as confidence in defending its positions. He added that previous U.S. demands, including a 15-point plan, were deemed excessive and therefore rejected.