Iran says it has formulated response to ceasefire proposals; earlier said it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz as part of truce

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson says, adding that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.”

A Pakistani-brokered plan emerged from intense overnight contacts and proposes an immediate ceasefire, followed by negotiations on a broader settlement to be concluded within 15 to 20 days, a source aware of the proposals said earlier on Monday.

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was in contact “all night long” with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the source said.

Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran has a set of requirements based on its national interests that have already been conveyed via intermediary channels, adding that earlier US demands, such as the 15-point plan, were rejected for being “excessive.”

“Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection of its confidence in defending its positions,” Baghaei says in a press conference.

“We have formulated our own responses” and will announce details in due time, he adds in response to an Iranian journalist’s question regarding ongoing efforts to bring about a ceasefire between Iran and the US.

Earlier today, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire, nor would it accept deadlines or pressure to reach a deal. Washington was not ready for a permanent ceasefire, the official said.

Axios first reported on Sunday that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war.