Iran Rejects Proposal to End War with the US and Israel — Reuters

Iran has officially rejected a proposal concerning the end of the war with the United States and Israel, which would have required Tehran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz to establish a ceasefire. This information was confirmed by a high-ranking Iranian official who spoke to Reuters.

The official emphasized that Iran is not prepared to accept the established terms, as the country is currently reviewing the proposal. According to him, Washington is not demonstrating a willingness for a permanent truce, which raises doubts about the possibility of reaching an agreement.

As previously reported by Axios, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, the US and Iran are discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries. This ceasefire could serve as the first step towards a definitive end to the prolonged war.

This potential agreement is viewed as the 'only chance to prevent a sharp escalation of the war,' which could involve massive strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, as well as retaliatory strikes on the energy facilities of Gulf countries. However, according to Axios, the chances of reaching an agreement within the next 48 hours appear quite slim.

Four sources have confirmed that negotiations are being conducted through representatives from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, as well as through text messages between Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi.

On March 26, Donald Trump announced that at Tehran's request, he had postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities for 10 days, until Monday, April 6, 2026. Iran's Foreign Ministry labeled this statement by the US president as 'false and unfounded,' indicating the heightened tensions between the two nations.

On April 5, Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Iran, giving Tehran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US president spoke harshly and threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if an agreement was not reached.

In response to these threats, Iranian officials stated that further US strikes on Iranian infrastructure would 'open the gates of hell' for the US and Israel. According to CNN, Iran also noted that it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for the financial damages caused by the war.

This situation continues to raise concerns within the international community, as the conflict between the US and Iran could have serious consequences not only for the region but also for global security. Amid rising tensions, it is crucial for all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and seek pathways to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.