Iran rejects ceasefire, issues 10-point counterproposal as talks stall

Tehran objects to the Pakistan-mediated plan, which calls for a phased agreement and a 45-day pause in fighting.

By Vered Weiss, World Israel News

Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire in its war with the United States and Israel and instead submitted its own 10-point set of demands, pushing back against a framework presented by Washington and signaling a widening gap in negotiations.

Tehran conveyed its response through mediators, outlining 10 clauses that form the basis of its counterproposal, sources told The Jerusalem Post. “The gaps are very significant,” they said.

The rejection comes as diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent days, with mediators circulating proposals that included a temporary halt in fighting, potentially lasting 45 days, followed by broader negotiations aimed at ending the war.

Iran, however, has dismissed interim arrangements, indicating it is not prepared to accept a short-term pause.

Iranian officials have also criticized the US proposal delivered through Pakistan, describing it as unacceptable and rejecting its terms across multiple issues.

Tehran has instead emphasized the need for a more comprehensive resolution tied to its own conditions.

Iran’s response reportedly includes a series of demands addressing regional dynamics and broader strategic concerns, rather than focusing solely on a ceasefire framework.

The developments suggest that talks may have reached a standstill, despite continued contacts through intermediaries. While proposals remain under discussion, Iran’s rejection of both a temporary ceasefire and key elements of the US plan highlights the distance between the sides.

With negotiations struggling to produce even an initial agreement, attention is shifting back to the timeline set by President Donald Trump, who has warned of further escalation if Iran does not comply with US demands.

The current impasse leaves little clarity on whether diplomatic efforts can advance, as both sides maintain firm positions on the terms required to end the conflict.