Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxPV1E3Y2hkd0dKaHdaUUNYN2x4V0dMLTN2QlMzNVlNUG9VTWNITjBCVDhrUFg1MTJuTTVSTThDSUVaM0F0M3FIUEFMVnhfb25ickE2YnJzMmxpVnNLUVJrTndmeGZfcUYyTXJ2TEVoZF9ac2RHaHJkZ01zVFNhWTBETEVUX1hjTkZVMjlDbFJoam5PQmx0a21QSFh0MGdiYWktR1U1Y0o0SC1NekN1cDY3bG9KTENyMHAwU1I3VjZUdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Iran has 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. Iran's response consists of ten clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction.

Iran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead wants a permanent end to the war, even as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum looms within hours. Iran's state-run IRNA news agency said Tehran conveyed its response through Pakistan, a key mediator. President Trump has threatened significant infrastructure destruction if a deal is not reached.

Iran on Monday submitted its response to a US-backed proposal to end the ongoing conflict, with the communication routed through Pakistan, according to a report by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Tehran said it does not accept a temporary ceasefire, instead stressing the 'need for a permanent end to the war while respecting Iran’s considerations.'

Iran said Monday it is seeking an 'end to the imposed war' rather than a ceasefire with the US, rejecting proposals for a temporary truce and insisting on 'guarantees' to prevent renewed war. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press briefing in Tehran that any pause in fighting would risk allowing Iran’s adversaries to regroup.