Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire, according to IRNA, instead demanding a complete halt to hostilities and guarantees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The report says Tehran submitted a 10-clause response to mediators, with one source telling The Jerusalem Post that “the gaps are very significant.”

President Donald Trump has warned that failure to reach a deal by Tuesday could result in severe consequences for Tehran.

Meanwhile, a proposed framework brokered by Pakistan calls for a two-stage process—an immediate ceasefire followed by broader negotiations—but major disagreements remain.

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