Iran has rejected a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States, communicated through Pakistani intermediaries, with a senior Iranian political security official telling Press TV that Iran will end the conflict "on its own terms" and "will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the timing of the war's end." The Iranian official characterized the US plan as "excessive" and outlined five preconditions for de-escalation, stating no negotiations will occur until all conditions are accepted.
The rejection comes amid a four-week conflict that has disrupted global energy markets through the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompted diplomatic interventions by regional intermediaries. Pakistan has offered to host talks between Washington and Tehran, though Iranian officials have publicly denied that direct or indirect negotiations are occurring despite Trump's recent claims of "productive conversations."