United States President Donald Trump has dismissed an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war, insisting it falls short of what is required to stop his planned strikes unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said on Monday that his Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal was final, adding that the latest proposal “would not alleviate” planned U.S. action.
The president had warned on Sunday that unless Iran allowed unrestricted passage of ships through the strategic waterway by Tuesday evening, he would order attacks on Iran’s power plants and bridges. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with around 20% of global oil supplies passing through it in peacetime.
Earlier on Monday, Pakistan presented a 45‑day ceasefire proposal following diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict, which began on February 28 after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran. Tehran has since retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East.
Iran’s state‑run IRNA news agency reported that Tehran had responded to Islamabad, rejecting the temporary truce and instead calling for a permanent end to hostilities. The Iranian proposal reportedly included 10 clauses, covering regional conflict cessation and protocols for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, among other conditions.
As tensions escalate and the deadline approaches, global markets and diplomatic channels remain on high alert, with the future of the region and a key artery of global energy supply hanging in the balance.
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