Iran has rejected a reported 48-hour ceasefire proposal from the United States, according to media reports cited by Reuters, amid continuing tensions between the two sides.
The reported proposal was conveyed through an intermediary, Iranian media said, and not issued as a direct public request by Washington.
The development is significant as it comes amid conflicting narratives from both sides over ceasefire intentions, with claims and counter-claims adding to uncertainty around diplomatic efforts.
According to reports cited by Reuters, Iran responded negatively to the proposed temporary truce, effectively ruling out an immediate pause in hostilities.
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The United States has not officially confirmed making a direct ceasefire proposal.
Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump had stated that Iran was seeking a ceasefire, a claim that Tehran rejected as “false and baseless.”
The conflicting positions highlight the absence of a clear diplomatic channel and underline the widening gap between public statements and reported backchannel communications.
The situation continues to evolve, with no formal agreement or verified negotiations announced by either side.
