Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, State Media Reports

 Iran has formally rejected a proposed truce in its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, according to state media reports released Monday, despite a stern warning from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's vital infrastructure if hostilities continue.

The Islamic Republic's official news agency, IRNA, announced that Tehran had communicated its response to Pakistan, which reportedly served as an intermediary for the American proposal. The statement did not disclose the source of the information or provide details about the specific terms offered by the United States.

"In this response - set out in ten points - Iran... has rejected a ceasefire and insists on the need for a definitive end to the conflict," IRNA stated.

According to the state news agency, Tehran's conditions for ending hostilities include an end to all conflicts throughout the Middle East region, establishment of a protocol ensuring safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, international commitment to reconstruction efforts, and comprehensive lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Iran.

The New York Times reported that under the American proposal, Iran would agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping while implementing a toll system charging approximately $2 million per vessel. The revenue would be shared between Iran and Oman, which shares the waterway's coastline.

Iran reportedly indicated it would allocate its share of the toll revenues toward rebuilding infrastructure damaged during U.S.-Israeli military strikes, rather than pursuing direct compensation claims from the involved nations.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, with approximately 20% of global petroleum consumption passing through the narrow waterway daily. Any disruption to shipping through the strait has historically triggered significant volatility in global energy markets.

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