Iran rejects reopening Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz as part of a proposed ceasefire framework with the United States, according to Reuters, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end hostilities.

The report states that both sides have received a framework plan involving a two-stage approach, beginning with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement to be finalized within 15 to 20 days.

However, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran would not agree to reopen the Strait as part of a temporary ceasefire and would not accept imposed deadlines while reviewing the proposal.

The development comes amid escalating pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that further strikes on Iranian energy and transport infrastructure would follow if Iran failed to reach a deal and reopen the waterway by a specified deadline.

According to sources cited in the report, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been actively involved in mediation efforts, maintaining contact with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

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