Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Demands Permanent End as Trump Sets Hormuz Deadline
Key Takeaways
- Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire, demands permanent end to the war.
- Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms amid threats.
- Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gas complex amid escalating tensions.
Ceasefire Rejected
Iran officially rejected the 45-day ceasefire proposal.
Ferdousi Pour said Iran would only accept an end of the war with guarantees it won't be attacked again.
The response came through Pakistan, a key mediator.
Trump imposed a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
South Pars Strikes
Israel and the US ramped up attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
Israel struck the South Pars natural gas field, the world's largest shared reserve.
The strikes killed two paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders.
The gas field is critical to electricity production.
Hormuz Deadline
Trump's deadline centers on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian and Omani officials were working on a mechanism for administrating the choke point.
Iran's grip has already caused oil prices to surge.
Trump warned Iran it would be set back to the stone ages if no deal is reached.
Escalating Attacks
The war continued to escalate while diplomacy faltered.
Israel's military said there would be no immunity for Iran.
Explosions rang out in Tehran for hours.
The head of intelligence for Iran's Revolutionary Guard was killed.
Iranian missiles hit northern Israel, killing multiple people.
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