Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks broader end to conflict
Iran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to conflict across the region, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh said any ceasefire must cover all fronts “from Lebanon to the Red Sea,” describing it as a red line for Tehran.
“We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire,” he said, adding that the cycle of conflict should end “once and for all.”
Khatibzadeh said Pakistan was engaged in mediation efforts aimed at achieving a broader settlement.
He also said Iran remains committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, but indicated that new arrangements could be introduced, including measures related to security and safe passage.
