Arabic version: إيران تقترح خطة مضادة بعد رفضها اقتراح وقف إطلاق النار الأمريكي
According to The Guardian,
Iran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal on Wednesday and countered with a negotiation plan of its own as intermediaries sought to keep diplomatic channels between the warring countries open. Iranian state TV quoted an anonymous official as saying Tehran had rejected the plan it had received via Pakistan, saying it would “end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met”, and until then would continue fighting across the region.
The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, later said the proposals had been “passed on to the country’s senior authorities” but Iran had “no intention of negotiating for now”. The five-point plan Iran put forward included an end to the fighting and the assassination of its officials, guarantees that no other war is started against it, reparations for the current conflict, and Iranian control over the strait of Hormuz.
In the meantime, US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is still eager to negotiate, despite Tehran’s firm stance. Trump made his comments during a fundraiser, suggesting that Iran’s leadership fears internal repercussions if they pursue a deal openly.
As the diplomatic situation evolves, the US military continues its operations, claiming significant damage to Iranian military capabilities. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have also conducted extensive strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, further escalating the conflict. Discussions between intermediaries from Pakistan and the US are reportedly ongoing, with potential in-person negotiations anticipated soon.
