Iran has officially rejected the United States' proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, insisting instead on a permanent resolution. According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Tehran's response, communicated through intermediaries, includes ten clauses that call for an end to regional conflicts, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. Pakistan has been actively mediating between the two nations, with its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in discussions with US officials and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran's foreign ministry expressed concerns that a temporary ceasefire would merely allow adversaries to regroup for further conflict. The US had previously proposed a 15-point plan that included demands for Iran to dismantle its nuclear facilities and halt missile development, which Iran deemed ambitious and illogical. In response, Pakistan proposed a two-stage plan that includes an immediate ceasefire and broader settlement discussions, while Trump has warned of severe repercussions if a deal is not reached soon.