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

Iran categorically rejected the 45-day ceasefire proposal.

“Morning 'Al-Nahar': Unrelenting war escalation in Lebanon, and Tehran rejects 'the ceasefire'”

An-Nahar

It insisted on a permanent end to the war with guarantees of no further attacks.

An-Nahar

The response included ten points covering reconstruction and lifting of sanctions.

Trump warned power plants and bridges could be wiped out if the Strait was not reopened.

Strikes on Iranian infrastructure accelerated as the ultimatum clock ticked down.

The Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed, the first American casualties.

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The Iranian Red Crescent reported 201 dead including at least 153 children at a girls' school.

A regional official involved in talks said, we are still talking to both sides.

Iran continued to close the Strait of Hormuz.

It demanded a $2 million per vessel fee to fund reconstruction.

The UN Secretary-General warned attacking civilian infrastructure is banned under international law.

Diplomats warned the next 48 hours are the last opportunity to prevent massive destruction.

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the legal justification.

CBC

Shoulder-fired missiles remained a major threat despite weakened defenses.

Trump faced growing skepticism at home.