With a day left to meet US President Donald Trump’s deadline for reopening of Strait of Hormuz, Iran Monday declared that it will not accept pressure or deadlines to make a decision.
Speaking to news agency Reuters, a senior Iranian official said Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz over a temporary ceasefire, adding that they believe that United States is not yet ready for a permanent ceasefire.
On Monday, Iran and the United States were presented with draft proposal that includes 45-day ceasefire, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the news agency AP reported quoting two officials.
The proposed peace plan involves a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.
However, Axios sources have described the chances for reaching a partial deal over the next 48 hours as “slim”.
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact “all night long” with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.
