25/03/2026
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25/03/2026
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TEHRAN, (AP) March 25: Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal amid ongoing military escalation, according to state broadcaster Press TV. The report quoted an anonymous Iranian official saying the country will end the conflict “when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” and will continue its “heavy blows” across the Middle East.
Press TV outlined a five-point plan from the official, including demands for an end to killings of Iranian officials, security guarantees against further attacks, reparations for the war, cessation of hostilities, and Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say these conditions, particularly reparations and continued influence over the strait, are likely unacceptable to Washington, as global energy supplies are affected by the conflict.
The U.S. escalation coincided with Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and the deployment of additional American paratroopers and Marines to the region. Pakistan had transmitted the U.S. ceasefire proposal to Tehran prior to the rejection.
Meanwhile, Egypt pledged to continue diplomatic efforts to mediate between the warring sides. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is in contact with Iran through Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and supports President Trump’s peace initiative. “History has taught us that military solutions are not the answer,” Abdelatty said in a press briefing in Cairo, emphasizing the need for serious negotiations to reach a compromise.
He added that Egypt will work to bridge differences and help the parties exchange views, stressing that “there’s no winning party in this dangerous escalation.”
