Iran Formally Rejects Trump's 15-Point Plan, Issues 5-Point Counterproposal

Iran formally rejected Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan, calling it 'maximalist and unreasonable' via state-run Fars news agency and Al Jazeera. Foreign Minister Araghchi stated 'We do not want a ceasefire,' arguing it would lead to a vicious cycle of repeated war. Iran issued its own 5-point counterproposal: (1) halt to US-Israeli aggression and assassinations; (2) mechanisms ensuring war does not resume; (3) payment of war reparations; (4) end to attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq; (5) international recognition of Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military spokesperson mocked Washington's offer.