Iran proposed a 10-day ceasefire to the United States, The Jerusalem Post reported on the 21st (local time). The proposal came as US airstrikes continue to escalate and President Donald Trump considers resuming full-scale military operations against Iran. The United States and Iran have been engaged in armed conflict for ten days over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations declaring their previous memorandum of understanding (MOU) invalid.
Iran Proposes 10-Day Ceasefire Through Mediators
The Jerusalem Post cited two sources familiar with the negotiations, stating that mediators including Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan transmitted the 10-day ceasefire proposal to the United States. The stated purpose of the ceasefire is to find a solution regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The newspaper assessed that "the fact that Iran proposed this initiative shows how desperately Iran is seeking a ceasefire as US airstrikes continue to expand and President Donald Trump considers resuming full-scale military operations against Iran."
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US President Trump (left) and Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
US Administration Demands Longer Ceasefire
The Jerusalem Post reported that the United States is currently demanding a longer ceasefire at this stage. According to the newspaper, "The US insists that at least a minimum agreement on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be reached before a ceasefire takes effect, and the remaining details should be finalized during the proposed 10-day ceasefire period." Some within the Trump administration described Iran's 10-day ceasefire proposal as "absurd" and "illogical," the newspaper reported.
A US official told the newspaper that President Trump is focused on making Iran "pay the price" for violating the MOU and for the deaths of US military personnel. The official stated, "The president will also ensure Iran pays the price for the recent deaths of US military personnel. These devastating strikes will continue until the president makes another decision, but dialogue between the two countries is ongoing."
Mediators Propose Middle Corridor Solution
The newspaper explained that mediators proposed creating a separate navigation route—a "middle corridor"—between waters controlled by Oman and waters controlled by Iran to allow merchant vessels to pass safely. This proposal aims to provide a practical mechanism for maintaining commercial shipping operations during the ongoing standoff over Strait of Hormuz management rights.
FAQ
What did Iran propose to the United States on the 21st?
Iran proposed a 10-day ceasefire to the United States through mediators including Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan, according to The Jerusalem Post report on the 21st (local time). The ceasefire proposal aims to find a solution for the Strait of Hormuz situation.
Why did the Trump administration reject Iran's 10-day ceasefire proposal?
The Jerusalem Post reported that the US is demanding a longer ceasefire and insists that at least a minimum agreement on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be reached before any ceasefire takes effect. Some Trump administration officials described the 10-day proposal as "absurd" and "illogical."
What is the middle corridor solution proposed by mediators?
Mediators proposed creating a separate navigation route between waters controlled by Oman and waters controlled by Iran to allow merchant vessels to pass safely through the region, according to The Jerusalem Post report.
