Iran responds to U.S. proposal: rejects temporary ceasefire, emphasizes permanent truce
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 6 - According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 6th, Iran has responded to the U.S. proposal to end the war. Iran has ruled out the possibility of a temporary ceasefire, emphasizing that the conflict must be permanently resolved.
The report states that after a two-week "comprehensive study" by Iranian senior officials, Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal to Pakistan. Based on "past experiences," Iran has rejected a ceasefire, stressing that the "war must be permanently ended" with consideration for Iran's interests.
The report also mentioned that this response includes 10 clauses, covering a range of demands from Iran, including ending regional conflicts, establishing a security passage agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction efforts, and lifting sanctions.
The U.S. Wall Street Journal reported on the 6th, citing informed officials, that the U.S. and regional mediators are pushing for a 45-day ceasefire agreement, aiming to completely end the war between the U.S. and Iran, but the likelihood of reaching an agreement remains "slim."
Iran rejected the U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire and insisted on a permanent end to the conflict. This decision was communicated to Pakistan after a two-week review by Iranian leadership. Iran's response includes ten demands, focusing on regional conflict resolution and sanctions relief. The possibility of a 45-day ceasefire agreement remains unlikely.
- Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposed by the U.S.
- Iran demands a permanent end to the conflict based on its interests.
- Iran communicated its response to Pakistan after a two-week review.
- The response includes ten demands from Iran.
- The likelihood of a 45-day ceasefire agreement remains low.