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Iran has apparently rejected a plan for a temporary ceasefire to allow the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
An unnamed Iranian official spoke to Reuters and said the country’s leadership is now considering a last-ditch plan submitted by Pakistan to prevent an escalation of hostilities.
The Independent reports, “Tehran does not believe that Washington is ready for a permanent ceasefire, however, and will not accept being pressured to accept deadlines and make a decision, the unnamed source said.”
In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump said the clock is ticking on his ten-day period for negotiation.
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” he posted.
“Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
On Saturday, explosions were reported at a major petrochemical facility in Iran, with Israel claiming responsibility for them.
Israel’s leadership is reported to have instructed the Israeli Defense Forces to begin targeting “economic targets” in Iran, in a bid to case “massive financial damage” to the regime.
Iranian media also reported an attack on the Bushehr nuclear power plant, the only nuclear power plant in Iran. The attack damaged a perimeter wall and left one person dead. Staff from the plant were evacuated.
Then on Sunday, President Trump told Iran to “open the Fuckin’ Strait” or face “living in hell,” while insisting negotiations are ongoing.
A framework for a ceasefire is reported to have been prepared by Pakistan overnight and exchanged with representatives of the US and Iran.
The framework involves a two-tier approach: an immediate ceasefire, then negotiations for a lasting peace.
“All elements need to be agreed today,” a source said.
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is said to have been in talks “all night long” with Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi.
After an immediate ceasefire, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, there would be 15-20 days to finalize a detailed agreement, with in-person talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iranian officials have said they want a permanent ceasefire with guarantees Iran will not be attacked again by the US and Israel.
A final agreement is expected to include commitments from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, in exchange for relief from sanctions and the freeing up of frozen assets.
