Iran Rejects Reopening Strait of Hormuz for Temporary Ceasefire

A senior Iranian official told Reuters Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a temporary ceasefire, saying only a permanent deal is acceptable.

Iran is not prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire because the United States has not shown readiness for a lasting settlement, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The stance suggests Tehran is resisting pressure to accept a short-term pause and instead wants guarantees tied to a broader and more durable political agreement.

The official said Iran had received an immediate ceasefire proposal put forward by Pakistan and was reviewing it, but was not operating under any imposed deadline. He said Tehran would not make decisions under pressure, even as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened fresh attacks if the strategic waterway is not reopened by Tuesday evening.

Reuters had earlier reported that both Iran and the United States received a Pakistan-backed framework that could, if accepted, lead to an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Monday. The proposal outlines a two-stage process beginning with an initial halt in hostilities and followed by negotiations toward a final settlement within 15 to 20 days.

According to the proposal, the broader agreement would include Iranian concessions on its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief, the release of frozen assets and a path toward a permanent end to hostilities. But the Iranian official’s comments indicate Tehran remains skeptical of any interim arrangement that does not first establish firm U.S. commitment to a lasting ceasefire and meaningful political guarantees.

The dispute over Hormuz has become one of the central flashpoints in the war, given the strait’s importance to global oil flows and regional security. Gulf states and international markets have been watching closely for signs of de-escalation, while regional officials have warned that any settlement must ensure secure passage through the waterway and reduce the risk of a wider conflict.

The latest diplomacy comes amid parallel efforts by Pakistan, China and regional mediators to contain a conflict that has sharply escalated over the past five weeks. While some humanitarian and essential-goods traffic has been allowed under limited Iranian arrangements, the broader closure of Hormuz has remained one of Tehran’s most powerful pressure tools in the confrontation with Washington and its allies.

Iran’s refusal to reopen Hormuz for a temporary truce underscores how far apart the two sides still appear to be, despite intensified diplomacy. Unless the ceasefire proposal evolves into something Tehran sees as enforceable and permanent, the chances of a quick breakthrough remain uncertain.

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