Tehran has officially responded to a United States-brokered ceasefire proposal with a ten-point list of conditions, according to reports from Axios and independent regional monitors.
The Iranian counter-offer effectively rejects a temporary pause in hostilities, demanding instead a permanent resolution contingent on significant geopolitical concessions.
Key stipulations in the Iranian document include the immediate lifting of all U.S. sanctions and a guarantee of safe passage for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal also calls for financial reparations for reconstruction and an immediate cessation of military operations in Lebanon.
Furthermore, Tehran is seeking an end to all restrictions on its uranium enrichment program, a move analysts suggest is a non-starter for the Trump administration.
News of the counter-proposal was first circulated by journalist Barak Ravid and amplified by global news accounts, sparking immediate volatility in international diplomatic circles.
The White House, under President Donald Trump, has maintained a policy of maximum pressure, recently conducting a series of strikes against Iranian interests following failed negotiation attempts.
President Trump has previously issued several ultimatums to the Iranian leadership, warning of severe consequences if a deal is not reached.
Critics of the Iranian response have labeled the demands as "maximalist," arguing that the inclusion of enrichment rights and sanctions relief makes the proposal dead on arrival.
Iranian state media had previously signaled that the government would not accept any agreement that did not offer long-term security guarantees and economic relief.
This latest diplomatic friction comes amid a period of heightened military readiness across the Middle East as both sides accuse the other of intransigence.
Public reaction on social media has been swift, with many observers noting the significant gap between the U.S. proposal and Tehran’s counter-demands.
Experts suggest the ten-point response is a classic hardball tactic intended to test the resolve of the current U.S. administration.
As of Monday morning, neither the State Department nor the Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a formal public statement regarding the next steps.
The standoff leaves the prospect of a near-term ceasefire in doubt as regional conflict continues to escalate across multiple fronts.