No Deal Yet: Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump’s Military Deadline Nears

Iran has taken a defiant stance on the eve of a critical ceasefire deadline issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, rejecting a U.S.-backed truce proposal and raising fears of a major escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

According to multiple international reports, Tehran dismissed demands to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and instead presented its own set of conditions, including the lifting of sanctions, reconstruction support, and a broader end to regional hostilities.

The rejection comes just hours before Trump’s deadline, after which he has threatened large-scale military strikes targeting Iran’s infrastructure, including power plants, oil facilities, and transport networks.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts involving intermediaries such as Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, both sides remain far apart. U.S. officials insist that any agreement must guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, while Iran has accused Washington of making “illogical” demands and acting in bad faith.

Meanwhile, hostilities continue on the ground. Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted Iranian infrastructure, while Iran has launched retaliatory missile attacks across the region, including towards Saudi Arabia.

The standoff has already had global economic repercussions, with oil prices surging above $110 per barrel due to fears of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

Diplomatic sources say a proposed 45-day ceasefire framework has not gained traction, as Iran insists on a “permanent end to the war” rather than a temporary truce.

With the deadline looming, the situation remains volatile, and global attention is now focused on whether last-minute negotiations can prevent a wider regional war.