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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

Iran issues US intense ultimatum over ‘choosing’ ceasefire or continued war

  • Iran's foreign minister warned the US must choose between a ceasefire or continued war via Israel, stating the world is observing US actions regarding massacres in Lebanon.
  • Iran's Parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, announced that three key clauses of a 10-point ceasefire proposal were violated before scheduled negotiations.
  • Qalibaf cited a ceasefire breach in Lebanon, an 'intruding drone' in Iranian airspace, and the denial of Iran's right to uranium enrichment as the violations.
  • Due to these breaches, Qalibaf deemed a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations unreasonable.
  • Negotiations with the United States were set to begin on Friday in Pakistan, with Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expected to lead the Iranian delegation.

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