Iranian Official Reveals Mediators' Proposal for 10-Day Ceasefire Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

A senior Iranian official disclosed on Monday that mediating countries have proposed a 10-day ceasefire in the ongoing military escalation between Tehran and Washington. This diplomatic initiative aims to halt reciprocal attacks temporarily to revive stalled negotiations on an interim agreement, Reuters reported. The proposal comes amid increasing political pressure in the US due to rising fuel prices and damage to civilian infrastructure in the Gulf region.

Despite continued hostilities, both sides remain open to dialogue. The Iranian source confirmed Tehran has received the ceasefire details, which would serve as a prerequisite for resuming talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized America's willingness to pursue a diplomatic solution, provided Iran ceases attempts to control international shipping lanes. Meanwhile, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson acknowledged receiving ideas from mediators without elaborating.

As part of the mediation efforts, Iran's Interior Minister is expected to hold talks in Pakistan, the primary intermediary between the two nations. Concurrently, US Central Command announced the start of a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 PM Eastern Time, marking the ninth consecutive night of American military operations targeting Iranian military capabilities threatening commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final in the US, which President Donald Trump attended.

Security analysts in Israel have noted a significant increase in the likelihood of further escalation, anticipating that the US may intensify its military actions against Iran in the near term.