Iran Rejects US-Israeli Ceasefire, Presents 10-Point Peace Plan via Pakistan

Iran formally rejected the US-Israeli ceasefire proposal and presented a 10-point peace plan transmitted through Pakistan.

The plan demands guarantees Iran will not be attacked again, the lifting of all sanctions, and a halt to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah.

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In return, Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with a $2 million transit fee per vessel shared with Oman.

Two senior Iranian officials told The New York Times the plan included guarantees against renewed attacks and lifting all sanctions.

The formal rejection came amid escalating US pressure and repeated Trump deadlines to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump fixed a deadline to reopen the strait or face strikes on power plants and bridges.

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The Pentagon stated it would strike infrastructure to put pressure on the regime before re-engaging.

Despite intense military pressure, Iran continued negotiations through regional intermediaries.

The war's economic and regional consequences deepened.

Brent crude surged 6% to $103 per barrel amid disruptions to the Persian Gulf energy trade.

Saudi Arabia shot down seven ballistic missiles while two civilians were killed in Iraqi Kurdistan by a drone strike attributed to Iran.

The IEA warned the energy impact was worse than the two 1970s oil crises combined.

Diplomatic channels remained active despite explosive headlines.

Regional mediators were facilitating discussions around a two-phase deal.

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The diverging demands and escalating military actions made a deal increasingly elusive.

Trump expressed hope for a negotiated settlement but was prepared to deliver on his threats if Tehran did not comply.