Reported 10-day truce aimed to reopen Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes, according to claims
TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly rejected a United States-backed proposal for a 10-day ceasefire, with senior Iranian analyst Mohammad Marandi dismissing the reported initiative while reiterating Tehran’s position that meaningful negotiations cannot resume under continued pressure.
According to claims circulating in media reports and on social media, the proposed truce, reportedly backed by Qatar, would have paused hostilities for 10 days and facilitated the reopening of two shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway for global energy supplies.
Marandi, who is widely regarded as being close to members of Iran’s negotiating team, reportedly responded to the proposal with the remark, “Don’t even think about it.” However, Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the existence or details of the reported ceasefire proposal.
Tehran maintains position on negotiations
Marandi has previously argued that Iran has no immediate plans to resume negotiations with Washington, citing what he described as a “fundamental lack of seriousness” by the Trump administration.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that diplomatic talks cannot restart until what they describe as military threats and external pressure against Iran come to an end. Tehran has consistently maintained that any future negotiations must take place under conditions it considers conducive to meaningful dialogue.
No official confirmation from Washington or Doha
Neither the United States nor Qatari officials have publicly confirmed the reported 10-day ceasefire proposal or commented on the claims attributed to Marandi.
The reported development comes as regional and international mediators continue efforts to reduce tensions and encourage diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington. However, no formal agreement or timetable for renewed negotiations has been announced.
With official confirmation still absent, the reported proposal and Iran’s alleged rejection remain unverified, while diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region continue through indirect channels.
BREAKING: Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed 10-day Qatari ceasefire proposal, with senior Iranian analyst and close adviser to Iran's negotiating team Mohammad Marandi dismissing the offer with a blunt message: "Don't even think about it."
The proposal reportedly called for a…
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