Iran has rejected a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signalling continued resistance to external pressure as tensions persist across the Middle East.
A senior Iranian official said Tehran would not agree to restore full access to the strategic shipping route in exchange for what it views as a short-term ceasefire arrangement. The official indicated that Iran does not see sufficient commitment from Washington towards a durable resolution to the conflict and therefore considers such proposals inadequate.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point in the ongoing crisis, with restricted maritime traffic disrupting global energy supplies and increasing pressure on international markets.
Iran also confirmed that it has received a ceasefire proposal from Pakistan, which is currently under review. However, officials stressed that any decision would be made independently, without accepting externally imposed conditions or timelines.
The standoff comes amid continuing instability in the region, with reports of further violence, including casualties in Israel, underscoring the broader impact of the conflict.
With diplomatic efforts ongoing but no clear breakthrough in sight, the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz highlights the growing complexity of negotiations and the difficulty of balancing immediate de-escalation with longer-term security concerns.
