Tehran, Mar 26:
Iran has publicly rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States of America, describing Washington’s 15‑point plan as “excessive” and insisting the war will only end on Tehran’s terms. Iranian officials made the remarks amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East and rising tensions between the two nations.
Iran has stated that it will not allow former U.S. President Donald Trump to dictate the timeline for a ceasefire, stressing that any end to the conflict must meet Tehran’s conditions. Officials have pointedly rejected the idea of Washington influencing the process, underscoring deep mistrust between both sides.
Tehran’s response follows the transmission of the U.S. proposal through intermediaries, which aimed to de‑escalate the conflict by offering frameworks for reduced hostilities and potential negotiations. The Iranian leadership, however, has countered with its own demands — including guarantees against future aggression — and reiterated that defensive operations will continue until those conditions are met.
Adding to the strain, an Iranian military spokesperson dismissed U.S. diplomatic efforts as self‑negotiations, highlighting Tehran’s steadfast opposition to American influence and asserting that regional stability hinges on Iranian strength. This response signals a continued standoff and complicates efforts toward a negotiated end to the war.
The developments come as the wider conflict shows little sign of cooling, with both sides holding firm on their positions and the path to lasting peace remaining uncertain.