Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Offer Over Strait of Hormuz Control
Iran has turned down a US ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Officials say the plan failed to settle the dispute over who controls the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Al-Zaidi made his first official visit to Tehran since taking office, carrying the US plan after meeting President Trump in Washington. Talks covered bilateral ties, regional security and the implementation of agreements on trade, energy and transport. US forces have struck Iranian targets for over two weeks, and Tehran warns that any further attacks could spark a wider conflict. Officials say this could include strikes on Tel Aviv and calls on Yemen’s Houthis to close the Bab al Mandab Strait. The author praises Iran’s firm stance, labels the US administration untrustworthy and argues that only force will compel it to negotiate. He also predicts Washington will later claim Tehran begged for a ceasefire when the opposite is true.
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