i24NEWS reports, citing two sources, that Tehran initiated a 10-day ceasefire proposal, now being advanced by Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan. The US demands a longer ceasefire and at least partial agreements on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Some US officials described the proposal as 'absurd, illogical,' according to one source.
At 10:09 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported via i24NEWS that Tehran initiated a 10-day ceasefire proposal, with some US officials describing it as "absurd, illogical." Simultaneously, Amichai Stein reported that the proposal reflects Iran's strategic urgency as American strikes expand and President Trump considers a return to full-scale war. The current update confirms the US official characterization. i24NEWS also noted that mediators — Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan — have proposed a "middle route" for the Strait of Hormuz between Omani and Iranian waters.
This development is the latest in a series of diplomatic efforts. As The Zioneer reported on Fri Jun 12, 08:39 Jerusalem, Trump confirmed a 60-day ceasefire deal that later collapsed. By Thu Jul 9, 12:46 Jerusalem, Axios reported Trump declared the ceasefire over, and on Sat Jul 11, 00:12 Jerusalem, the US issued a 24-hour ultimatum for Iran to end Hormuz attacks. The current 10-day proposal, though initiated by Tehran, faces US demands for a longer truce and at least partial agreements on shipping.
The broader US-Iran confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz has included multiple negotiation rounds, a collapsed 60-day ceasefire, and escalating strikes. The current proposal, according to Amichai Stein, is intended to find a solution to the Hormuz dispute that led to the collapse of the earlier memorandum of understanding.
It remains unclear whether the US will accept the 10-day window or whether mediators can bridge the gap to a longer ceasefire. The proposed "middle route" for the strait has not been confirmed by US or Iranian officials.
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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