The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and instead presented its own conditions for ending the ongoing conflict, including demands related to control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported, according to CNBC.
Citing Iranian state outlets, the report said Tehran has put forward a five-point counterproposal that would grant Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. The proposal could present a major obstacle to negotiations, as U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier suggested the possibility of shared oversight of the waterway.
Iran is also reportedly seeking war-related reparations as part of any settlement, according to a senior official cited by state media.
Separately, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that while there have been increased U.S. efforts to push for a ceasefire and indirect talks, Tehran does not accept the current ceasefire framework. A source quoted by the outlet said it would be “not logical” to engage in negotiations with parties that violate agreements.
The same source added that Iran intends to pursue its strategic objectives in the conflict and that any possibility of ending the war would depend on achieving those goals.
The war, according to the report, began on February 28 following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, with tensions continuing to escalate across the region.
