Iran rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Iranian media reports republished by Xinhua and other outlets. The reporting says the offer was conveyed through a third country and follows earlier Iranian statements that any truce would need Tehran's terms.
Iran rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Iranian media reports republished by Xinhua and other outlets.
The April 3 report said the proposal was conveyed to Tehran through a third country. It did not identify the intermediary or provide further details on the channel used.
The rejection fits earlier public comments from Iranian officials. On March 25 and April 1, reports said Iranian figures indicated Tehran would not accept a ceasefire on terms it considered unacceptable and had not responded positively to a U.S. proposal.
Xinhua carried the item in its Middle East news summary on April 4, adding to earlier reporting from Iranian and wire-style outlets that pointed to the same conclusion: Tehran was not prepared to accept a short ceasefire without broader conditions being met.
The reporting does not establish whether Washington publicly confirmed the exact terms of the proposal. It also remains unclear which specific Iranian official made the final rejection decision.
The latest reports appear to reflect a continuation of the same diplomatic stance rather than a new policy shift. Iranian messaging cited in previous coverage suggested any ceasefire would need to align with Tehran's own demands for ending the conflict.
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