Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, saying a temporary agreement fails to resolve the Strait of Hormuz issue, according to the New York Times.
NEW YORK, July 24 — The Times of Russia has learned that Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal delivered through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to a report published by The New York Times (NYT). Iranian officials reportedly told the newspaper that Tehran was unwilling to accept a temporary agreement because it would not resolve the ongoing issue surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal Over Strait of Hormuz Issue
According to The New York Times, Iranian officials said Tehran had no interest in a temporary ceasefire arrangement. They maintained that such a proposal would leave the Strait of Hormuz issue unresolved, making the deal unacceptable from Iran’s perspective.
The report did not provide additional details about the specific terms or conditions included in the ceasefire proposal.
Iraqi Prime Minister Visited Washington Before Tehran Trip
The newspaper noted that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi traveled to the United States late last week for official talks with US President Donald Trump.
On Thursday, al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran at the invitation of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for an official visit.
The reported diplomatic efforts come as Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, emphasizing that Tehran remains unwilling to support a temporary arrangement that does not address broader concerns involving the Strait of Hormuz.
The Times of Russia will continue to monitor developments as further information becomes available regarding the diplomatic discussions between the United States, Iraq, and Iran.
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