Iran06 April, 20261 min read
Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Demands Complete End to Fighting
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Pakistan proposed a two-stage plan to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran rejects a temporary ceasefire and demands a complete end to fighting.
Pakistan's Proposal
Iran rejected Pakistan's offer of a temporary ceasefire with the United States. The proposal outlined a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.
Iran's response consisted of 10 clauses with very significant gaps. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said negotiations were incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.
Iran's Conditions
Iran does not accept being pressured to accept deadlines or make decisions under duress. Baghaei said Tehran has a set of requirements based on national interests.
The rejection came as US-Israeli strikes pressed on, killing at least 34 people in Iran. Trump had threatened to rain hell on Tehran if it did not make a deal by Tuesday.
Reopening the Strait
The proposal aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately as part of the ceasefire. The broader deal would include a regional framework for the strait and final talks in Islamabad.
The final agreement was expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons. Iran rejected the temporary ceasefire, closing the window before Trump's Tuesday deadline.