Iran has ruled out accepting a ceasefire with the United States, emphasizing the need for an enduring end to hostilities and insisting on guarantees to prevent a return to war. The announcement comes amid increased tensions as the U.S. deadline for action regarding the Strait of Hormuz nears.
During a press conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that a ceasefire would simply provide an opportunity for adversaries to recover and possibly resume hostile actions. He said that no reasonable person would see such a scenario as acceptable. Baqaei explained that Iran is not seeking a temporary halt in fighting, but rather a definitive conclusion to the conflict, backed by assurances against future attacks.
Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, who leads Iran’s diplomatic mission in Cairo, echoed this position, indicating that Iran would only consider an end to the war if there are concrete guarantees in place to prevent further aggression.
Meanwhile, oil prices edged upward following remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump, who reiterated the administration’s 8:00 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline to escalate strikes on key Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is completely reopened by that time. Trump described Iran’s overtures regarding a ceasefire as important but insufficient, maintaining pressure as the deadline approached.
The specified cutoff time in Washington equates to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday in Bangkok, adding urgency to the ongoing standoff.
As of 9:21 local time in Bangkok, Brent crude rose 1.26% to $111.15 per barrel, while the West Texas Intermediate gained 2.38% to $115.08 a barrel.
