Iran Rejects 45-Day Ceasefire, Demands Permanent End to War
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Iran Rejects 45-Day Ceasefire, Demands Permanent End to War

06 April, 2026.Iran.19 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Iran rejects the 45-day ceasefire and calls for a permanent end to the war.
  • Iran conveyed its response to Washington through Pakistan mediators.
  • Trump deadline to reopen Hormuz escalates pressure as ceasefire framework studied.

Ceasefire Rejected

Tehran sent a ten-point counter demanding a permanent end to the war and lifting of sanctions.

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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.

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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

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.

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