IRGC formally rejected the 45-day ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators, instead conveying its own 10-point proposal for a permanent end to the war.
Iran’s conditions include a complete end to hostilities across all fronts, a safe passage protocol for the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, war reparations, and a guarantee against future attacks.
Trump called the Iranian proposal “a significant step” but “not good enough.”
Iran’s foreign ministry said it would not negotiate under ultimatums, calling Trump’s demands “extremely excessive and unusual and illogical.”
Pakistan confirmed efforts to facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran are still ongoing even as tonight’s deadline expires.
Russian Strikes Kill 22 Hours Before Putin’s “Truce”
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 22 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, just hours before Vladimir Putin’s unilateral two-day Victory Day “ceasefire” was
6 May 2026
