The Iranian hardline newspaper Kayhan published a secondary headline Monday morning urging the regime not to fall for a Trump ceasefire, claiming the enemy's weapons stocks have depleted and calling for the naval blockade to be broken. The statement reflects the position of Iran's conservative camp amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Kayhan is a hardline Iranian newspaper closely aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Its editorial positions often reflect the regime's internal security establishment, which has been resistant to U.S. diplomatic overtures. The headline appears amid ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, imposed as part of the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign. The United States has conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets in recent months, while negotiations over a nuclear deal have stalled. The Kayhan headline explicitly warns against a ceasefire, arguing that Iran has the upper hand militarily and should push for a lifting of the blockade rather than a truce.
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