Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz in exchange for temporary ceasefire
Illustrative photo: Tehran refused to open the Strait of Hormuz (Getty Images)
Iran has refused to unblock the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire. Such a step toward peace in the Middle East is part of a proposal from Pakistan, reports Reuters.
The agency, citing an Iranian senior official, writes that Iran has received a peace proposal from Pakistan and is considering it. Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary truce.
According to him, Iran will not accept any deadlines or pressure on the conclusion of an agreement. Tehran is also convinced that Washington is not ready for a permanent ceasefire.
Reuters reported that Pakistan delivered a framework peace plan to Iran and the United States overnight into Monday, April 6. Islamabad expects that the details of the agreements can be finalized as early as today.
The plan includes an immediate cessation of hostilities, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the conclusion of a peace agreement within 15–20 days.
Trump’s ultimatum
On Sunday, April 5, US President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. Over the past day, the American leader has repeated his call several times. He addressed Iran with near profanity.
Trump also gave interviews to several media outlets, stating that Iran has time until Tuesday, April 7. He noted that if Tehran refuses to restore navigation, the United States may strike the country’s energy infrastructure.
Tehran said in its defense that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but only for vessels from countries not hostile to Iran. Last week, Iran agreed to allow the passage of 20 ships flying the Pakistani flag through the Strait of Hormuz.
