Iran06 April, 20261 min read
Iran Rejects 45-Day Ceasefire, Demands Permanent End to War
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Iran rejects the 45-day ceasefire and calls for a permanent end to the war. Iran conveyed its response to Washington through Pakistan mediators.
Ceasefire Rejected
Iran formally rejected the US-led 45-day ceasefire proposal. Tehran sent a ten-point counter demanding a permanent end to the war and lifting of sanctions. Trump acknowledged the proposal was significant but not good enough.
More than 3,400 people have died across the region. Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field. Trump threatened to strike power plants and bridges if the Strait remained closed.
Strait of Hormuz and Economic Stakes
Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it has let some vessels through, but none belonged to the US or its allies.
The Strait closure threatened about 20 percent of global oil shipments. Iran's Foreign Minister said the war was not theirs but Israel pushed the United States into it.
Escalating Violence
The US-Israeli strikes destroyed Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Iran threatened no mercy or forgiveness in retaliation. The war extended beyond Iran's borders.
Pressure mounted on Trump amid plunging approval ratings. The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble.