Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal, Puts Forward Own Terms Amid Continuing West Asia Conflict
Tehran: Iran has rejected a reported 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States and instead presented its own conditions, including demands for war reparations and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media reports on Wednesday.
Iranian state television’s English-language broadcaster Press TV, quoting an unnamed official, said the proposal was conveyed through Pakistan. Reports suggested Iran is seeking guarantees regarding its missile programme and compensation related to the conflict.
According to mediation sources, the US proposal reportedly included restrictions on Iran’s support to regional armed groups. However, Iran has maintained that its ballistic missile programme and regional alliances are central to its national security and are not open for negotiation.
The ongoing conflict has disrupted energy infrastructure and shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing global oil prices higher and raising concerns over a wider energy crisis.
Meanwhile, Australia has announced a six-month suspension of visitor visa entries for Iranian nationals, citing migration system safeguards. The restriction does not apply to those already in transit or immediate family members of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
In the security situation, reports indicated that additional US military deployments are being planned for the region, including troops from the 82nd Airborne Division and additional Marine personnel.
Separately, the Lebanese Army reported that fragments of a missile that exploded north of Beirut appeared to be from an Iranian-made Qadr-110 medium-range missile. Authorities said the explosion was likely due to a technical malfunction or interception and that Lebanon was not the intended target.
The conflict between Iran, the US and Israel continues to impact regional stability, energy supplies and global markets, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to explore possibilities for de-escalation.
