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title: "Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals, emphasises permanent end to war, says Irna"
description: "Earlier, it was reported that Iran and the US may soon reach a ceasefire plan, initiated by Pakistan, to end hostilities and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz."
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# Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals, emphasises permanent end to war, says Irna

> Earlier, it was reported that Iran and the US may soon reach a ceasefire plan, initiated by Pakistan, to end hostilities and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

By Reuters · Published 6 April 2026, 13:08 SAST · Updated 6 April 2026, 23:25 SAST

## Key points
- Plan to be agreed on Monday, source says
- Two-stage deal envisaged, ceasefire then final agreement
- Ceasefire could reopen Strait of Hormuz immediately
- Final deal in 15–20 days with nuclear curbs, sanctions relief

## Content

Iran and the US ​have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals told Reuters. However, Iran has conveyed its ​response to the ‌US proposal for ending the war ​to Pakistan, rejecting ​a ceasefire and emphasising ⁠the necessity ​of a permanent end ​to the war, the official Irna news ​agency said on ​Monday.

Iran’s response consists of 10 ⁠clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, ​a ​protocol ⁠for safe passage through the ​Strait of ​Hormuz, ⁠lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction, the ⁠agency ​added.

A framework to end hostilities was earlier put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the US overnight, the source said, outlining a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a ​comprehensive agreement.

“All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, adding that the initial understanding would be ​structured as a memorandum of understanding finalised electronically through Pakistan, the sole communication channel in ⁠the talks.

Axios first reported on Sunday that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ​ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing US, ​Israeli and regional sources.

The source told Reuters that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact “all night long” with US Vice-President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, ​reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15 to 20 days to finalise a broader settlement. The deal, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord”, ​would have included a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad.

There was no immediate response from US and ‌Iranian officials. ⁠Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, declined comment.

Iranian officials have previously told Reuters that Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees that they will not be attacked again by the US and Israel. They have said Iran has received messages from mediators including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.

The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue ​nuclear weapons in exchange for ​sanctions relief and the ⁠release of frozen assets, the source said. **DM**

*Reporting by Reuters staff. Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan*

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