Iran has presented the United States with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire, according to sources speaking to The Jerusalem Post. The proposal was conveyed through mediators from Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan, who have presented it to the US administration.
Iran has formally presented the United States with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire, according to sources speaking to The Jerusalem Post. The proposal was conveyed through mediators from Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan, who have presented it to the US administration. The development comes hours after US officials described the Iranian proposal as 'absurd, illogical,' as reported by i24NEWS (The Zioneer, 10:14 today). Earlier, on Monday night, Iranian media outlets denied a Reuters report that such a ceasefire proposal was on the table, calling it 'incorrect' (The Zioneer, 23:32 Jul 20).
The Zioneer reported on Monday at 17:53 that The Wall Street Journal had indicated mediators offered additional proposals, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps not yet responding. At 11:58 on Monday, Iran said it had received a US proposal for de-escalation and was reviewing details. The first reports of the 10-day ceasefire initiative emerged this morning at 10:09, when i24NEWS reported that Tehran initiated the proposal and that US officials viewed it skeptically.
The diplomatic track has been in motion for weeks. The Zioneer reported on Jul 8 that Pakistan, the main mediator, called on both sides to uphold commitments under a memorandum of understanding. On Jul 2, Qatar reported positive progress. On Jun 14, Qatari mediators were en route to Tehran with a set of US demands. The talks have involved multiple rounds mediated by Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman.
The status of the current proposal remains unclear. The US has demanded a longer ceasefire and at least partial agreements on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has not yet responded to the proposals, according to the WSJ report. Mediators continue efforts to bridge the gaps.
8 developments
- StrongIranian media deny Reuters report of 10-day ceasefire proposal
- StrongReport: Trump believes Iran stalling talks, not seeking deal
- StrongWhite House rejects Qatari ceasefire proposal, assessment weighs Israel's possible role
- DevelopingTrump Abandoned Iran Ceasefire, Authorized New Strikes After Briefing on Maritime Attacks
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