Iran has dismissed US.President Donald Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, making clear it will not do so in exchange for a temporary ceasefire.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran sees no serious commitment from Washington toward a lasting truce and therefore will not agree to reopen the key shipping route under short-term arrangements.
The official also confirmed that Iran has received a ceasefire proposal from Pakistan and is currently reviewing it. However, Tehran emphasized that it will not accept external pressure or imposed deadlines in making its decision.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region, with continued violence including recent casualties reported in the Israeli city of Haifa.
Source Al Jazeera