- Tehran has rejected any temporary ceasefire with the US
- Tehran has set preconditions for talks with the US on a lasting peace
- Preconditions include an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees strikes will not be repeated and compensation for damages
- Under a permanent peace deal, Tehran demands fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
A Senior Iranian source is saying that Tehran has rejected the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire, labeling the truce offer as a tactical maneuver rather than a sincere path to peace. A senior Iranian source confirmed that the Islamic Republic has instead submitted a counter-proposal emphasizing that it will only consider a permanent resolution to the conflict. The rejection comes as a final deadline set by Trump for Tuesday evening approaches, with Washington threatening massive strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Tehran’s new stance pivots on a set of strict preconditions for any further negotiations. The Iranian leadership is demanding an immediate and total halt to all US and Israeli military strikes as a baseline for dialogue. Furthermore, the proposal insists on ironclad international guarantees that such "acts of aggression" will not be repeated in the future. Beyond a cessation of hostilities, Tehran is also seeking significant financial compensation for the extensive damage caused by the military strikes since the outbreak of the conflict.
Under the terms of a proposed permanent peace deal, Tehran is demanding the right to collect transit fees from ships passing through the Strait. Something that the US is likely to reject. As of now, tensions remain high and a real breakthrough before the deadline expires looks unlikely.
