Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Issues Counterproposal

Iranian state media reported that the country's leadership formally rejected the U.S. ceasefire plan, which was reportedly aimed at de-escalating hostilities in the region. The U.S. had previously proposed a framework for a temporary pause in hostilities, but Tehran dismissed it as insufficient. In its counterproposal, Iran outlined specific demands, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories and the lifting of economic sanctions. The details of the counterproposal were not fully disclosed, but sources indicate it included demands for a broader regional security agreement. The U.S. has not yet responded publicly to Iran's proposal, though diplomatic channels remain open for further discussion.