Iran's news agency reported on the 6th that Iran responded to the US proposal to end the war by ruling out the possibility of a temporary ceasefire and emphasizing the need for a permanent end to the conflict.
According to the report, after a comprehensive two-week study by senior Iranian officials, Iran has conveyed its response to the US proposal about ending the war to Pakistan. Citing past experiences, Iran rejected a ceasefire and stressed that the conflict must be ended permanently while taking Iran’s interests into account.
Ten Conditions Proposed
The report stated that this response includes ten clauses covering a series of Iranian demands, such as ending regional conflicts, establishing a safe passage agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction efforts, and lifting sanctions.
In addition, Mehdi, adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker, stated on social media on the 7th that Iran has clearly won the war and will only accept a conclusion to hostilities that consolidates its achievements and establishes a new regional security system.
He pointed out that US President Trump has about 20 hours left to either yield to Iran or his allies will be driven back to the Stone Age: “We will never back down!”
Demands Deemed Too High
Meanwhile, US media reported on the 6th, citing US officials, that Iran's response to the US proposal to end the war includes demands that are too high. It remains unclear whether this will help promote a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The Wall Street Journal reported on the 6th, citing informed officials, that the US and regional mediators are pushing for a 45-day ceasefire agreement in hopes of completely ending the war between the US and Iran; however, the possibility of reaching an agreement remains slim at this time.