Iran Refuses To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Under Temporary Ceasefire As US Tensions Rise

A Pakistan-drafted ceasefire plan aims to halt hostilities between Iran and the United States and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The plan proposes two phases: an immediate halt to fighting and subsequent negotiations on a broader, long-term security agreement, subject to Tehran and Washington considering the details.

A ceasefire plan aimed at ending clashes between Iran and the United States, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, has been quietly circulated, according to a source cited by Reuters. The proposal, which could start on Monday, has been delivered to both capitals for consideration.

The blueprint has been drawn up by Pakistan and was shared with Tehran and Washington during the night. It sets out two phases, beginning with an immediate halt to hostilities, then moving to negotiations on a wider, long-term agreement covering the conflict and regional security concerns.

Strait of Hormuz peace plan between US and Iran

A senior Iranian official later told Reuters that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a short-term pause in fighting. The official said the waterway would not resume normal traffic for a "temorary ceasefire" deal and criticised Washington’s stance on talks.

Attacking the United States administration, the same unnamed official said the Americans "lack the readiness for a permanent ceasefire". The official confirmed that Tehran had received the Pakistani initiative and said authorities were examining its details before deciding whether to respond formally.

Hours earlier, tensions had surged after US President Donald Trump used abusive language in posts aimed at Iran. Trump warned that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day", returning to threats against energy facilities, and also said Monday would be "Bridge Day", a reference to infrastructure that US-Israeli forces might hit.

Strait of Hormuz tensions for US and Iran

In one explicit message on social media, Trump wrote: "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell." Trump also cautioned the authorities in Tehran that "you will be living in hell", signing off the note with the phrase: "Praise be to Allah".

Trump stated in another post that a news conference would take place on Monday in the Oval Office. The announcement followed a US military operation that rescued two pilots, after Iran brought down an American aircraft in Iranian airspace, adding another layer to the already strained situation.