The ceasefire plan is still in negotiation, significant differences remain between both sides, and the Iranian president outlines "three paths."

[Global Times Special Correspondent in the U.S. Feng Yaren Jing Kuan] According to Iranian media on the 10th, Iran has formally submitted its response to the latest U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war to the mediator Pakistan. On the same day, U.S. President Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Iran's response on social media, calling it "completely unacceptable." On the 11th, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that in response to the latest U.S. proposal, Iran calls for an end to hostilities, the lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran, and the unfreezing of Iran's overseas assets. Iranian President Raisi stated on social media on the 10th: "We will never bow to the enemy; even if dialogue or negotiations occur, it does not mean surrender or retreat." According to AFP, the intense verbal exchanges between the two sides have heightened concerns about the resurgence of open conflict in the Gulf region and dashed hopes for a swift agreement through negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.

Iran: Plans will only be made to protect the rights of the people

On the 10th, Trump stated on social media: "I just saw the so-called 'response' from Iran. I don't like it—completely unacceptable!" Earlier that day, in another post, Trump accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of repeatedly "delaying, delaying, delaying" for 47 years since its establishment, mocking the U.S. and other countries.

Qatar's Al Jazeera reported on the 10th that the U.S. submitted a 14-point ceasefire proposal to Iran last week, demanding that Iran commit to not developing nuclear weapons, halt all uranium enrichment activities for at least 12 years, and hand over about 440 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium. In exchange, the U.S. would gradually lift sanctions against Iran, unfreeze Iran's overseas assets, and lift the maritime blockade on Iranian ports.

Iranian media reported on the 10th that Iran has submitted its response to the U.S. proposal through Pakistan. Reuters stated that Iran's response focuses on ending hostilities on all fronts, especially those involving Lebanon. Iranian state television reported that Tehran also demanded compensation for war damages from the U.S. in its response and emphasized Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

In response to a previous report by the U.S. Wall Street Journal that Iran expressed willingness to suspend uranium enrichment activities and proposed transferring part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third country but refused to dismantle nuclear facilities, Iran's Tasnim News Agency quoted sources on the 10th stating that the related reports are "not true." The agency stated that Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to hostilities, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, and that the U.S. must immediately stop its maritime blockade and unfreeze Iran's overseas assets after signing a preliminary understanding agreement, as well as lift sanctions against Iran, including a demand for the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control to revoke sanctions related to Iranian oil sales within 30 days.

U.S. Axios News stated that if the above conditions are confirmed, they would be far from the expectations of U.S. negotiating representatives. A source told Tasnim News Agency that Iran will not make plans to please the U.S. but will only make plans to protect the rights of the Iranian people.

Al Jazeera: Pakistan is urging Iran to "seek a middle ground"

The U.S. Washington Post reported that the ceasefire proposal previously put forward by the U.S. government included demands regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran's position is similar to that during the last negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, stating that all discussions regarding its nuclear program should take place in negotiations after the end of hostilities. According to Iranian news television on the 10th, Iran has rejected the U.S. proposal, believing that agreeing to it would mean succumbing to the U.S.'s excessive demands.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated at a press conference on the 11th that Iran has not requested any concessions beyond its legitimate rights, and all demands in Iran's proposal are "reasonable and generous." When discussing the prospects for U.S.-Iran negotiations and whether the U.S. would launch military strikes again, Baghaei stated that Iran will resolutely respond when necessary, while also utilizing diplomatic channels as long as they are conducive to protecting national interests.

Iran's Mehr News Agency reported on the 11th that President Raisi outlined "three paths." According to reports, Raisi stated that the country currently faces three distinctly different paths: negotiating with dignity, strength, and the protection of national interests to safeguard the rights of the Iranian people; maintaining a state of neither war nor peace; and continuing down the path of military confrontation. The Iranian president emphasized that the "rational and logical choice" that aligns with Iran's national interests is to extend the victories achieved by the armed forces on the battlefield into the diplomatic arena and to defend the rights of the Iranian people with dignity and strength.

Al Jazeera's correspondent in Islamabad, Kamal Haider, reported that Pakistan is urging Iran to "seek a middle ground" in negotiations.

Macron denies deploying navy to the Strait of Hormuz

In an interview broadcast on the 10th, when asked whether military actions against Iran have ended, Trump stated: "They have been defeated, but that does not mean they are done. We could go in again for two weeks and take out every target."

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on the same day that the conflict with Iran is not over, as there is "more work to be done": removing Iran's enriched uranium, dismantling related facilities, striking Iranian proxies, and weakening their ballistic missile capabilities. In an interview with CBS, he stated that the best way to remove enriched uranium is through an agreement, calling it "an extremely important task," but he would not set a timeline for it.

The day before, Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia told the Islamic Republic News Agency that to protect the enriched uranium storage sites, the Iranian military is on "full alert," stating, "We believe they may attempt to steal this uranium through infiltration or helicopter drops."

Meanwhile, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Jaberi Ansari warned on social media on the 10th that if French and British warships appear in the Strait of Hormuz, it will provoke a "decisive and immediate response" from Iran's armed forces.

Last week, the French Ministry of Defense announced that the aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" has passed through the Suez Canal to enhance regional security and prepare for a multinational escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, France and the UK will co-host a meeting on the 12th with defense ministers from over 40 countries to discuss action plans for restoring trade in the Strait of Hormuz. French President Macron stated on the 10th during a visit to Kenya that France has "never considered" deploying its navy in the Strait of Hormuz but plans to "coordinate" security operations with Iran.