Tehran,(Parliament Times):Iran has delivered its response to a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, communicating its position through Pakistan, according to Iran’s state-run news agency Islamic Republic News Agency on Monday. Tehran rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent end to the war.
The response comes as Washington and Tehran evaluate a framework intended to halt their five-week-long conflict. Iranian officials said any agreement must guarantee a lasting resolution rather than a short-term truce, pushing back against international pressure to quickly reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz under a temporary arrangement.
According to the report, Iran’s reply includes a 10-point plan outlining several conditions. These reportedly include a complete halt to hostilities across the region, a protocol ensuring secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of international sanctions on Iran, and plans for post-war reconstruction.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran could face severe consequences if it failed to reach an agreement by 8pm Eastern Time on Tuesday that would allow shipping traffic to resume through the crucial energy route.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran had already communicated its requirements through diplomatic intermediaries, stressing that they were based on the country’s national interests. He also confirmed that earlier US proposals, including a 15-point framework, had been rejected by Tehran for being “excessive”.
“Iran does not hesitate to clearly state what it considers its legitimate demands,” Baghaei said during a press briefing, adding that presenting these demands should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise but rather confidence in defending Iran’s position.
He further noted that Tehran had prepared its own proposals and would reveal more details at an appropriate time amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Previously, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire and would resist any pressure or deadlines to reach an agreement, arguing that Washington had not shown readiness for a lasting settlement.
The ceasefire initiative reportedly emerged from intense diplomatic contacts overnight, with Pakistan playing a mediating role. The proposal suggests an immediate cessation of hostilities followed by negotiations aimed at finalising a comprehensive peace deal within 15 to 20 days.
Sources said Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, remained in constant communication overnight with key officials including US Vice President JD Vance, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as discussions continued.
A White House official later told Reuters that the proposed ceasefire remained one of several options under consideration and had not yet been approved by President Trump. The official added that the US military campaign, known as Operation Epic Fury, was still ongoing.
Financial markets reacted cautiously to the diplomatic developments, with Brent crude prices slipping slightly as investors evaluated the likelihood of a ceasefire and the reopening of global oil supply routes.
Tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would target Iran’s infrastructure and pursue its leadership if hostilities persisted.
At the same time, Russia voiced concern about the widening conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the war’s geographic and economic impact was expanding rapidly, warning that “the entire region is on fire” amid the escalating confrontation involving the US and Israel against Iran.
Despite mounting pressure, Tehran signalled it would continue to resist militarily. Rights group Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that approximately 3,540 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, including at least 244 children.
On the Israeli side, emergency service Magen David Adom said a missile strike on a residential building in Haifa overnight killed four civilians, bringing the total number of Israeli civilian deaths from Iranian and Hezbollah attacks to 23.
The conflict has also spread to neighbouring countries, with fighting involving Hezbollah in Lebanon causing heavy casualties and further intensifying regional instability.