Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran has rejected a ceasefire agreement proposed by the United States, which aimed to pause the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The rejection reduces the likelihood of reaching an agreement by President Trump's April 7 deadline. The U.S. had threatened to strike Iranian energy infrastructure if no deal was reached. Iran's counterproposal included demands for a lasting ceasefire, safe passage through the Strait, and the lifting of sanctions, which the U.S. deemed 'maximalist.' Meanwhile, coordinated attacks by Iran, Hezbollah, and the Houthis targeted Israel, suggesting a strategic effort to maximize psychological impact despite limited large-scale attack capabilities. 
