Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire Proposal, Demands Permanent End to War
Iran has rejected a proposal for a temporary ceasefire with the United States, demanding instead a complete end to hostilities in the region. The Iranian state news agency IRNA reported that Iran's response to mediators includes ten clauses, emphasizing significant gaps between the parties. The proposal, mediated by Pakistan, involves a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement. President Trump has threatened severe consequences if Iran does not agree to a deal by the end of Tuesday, which would allow traffic to resume through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. Mediators are working on partial measures to build confidence, focusing on reopening the Strait and addressing Iran's uranium stockpile. 
