Iran Rejects Ceasefire Requests, Vows to Continue Resistance

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that the country has made no ceasefire requests and, according to him, the process of “resistance” will continue. He emphasized that Tehran has not sent any message in this regard.

Amir-Abdollahian spoke today at the weekly press briefing of Iran’s Foreign Ministry, saying that the country has endured “hard but proud” days. He noted that over the past year, the Islamic Republic has faced two wars and suffered human casualties during this period.

He added that at the start of one of these conflicts, the opposing side initiated with a demand for “unconditional surrender,” but after 12 days, sought an unconditional ceasefire. He claimed that in the new phase of tensions, the same pattern has been repeated and pressures have intensified.

The Iranian foreign minister also mentioned that during about 15 days of recent clashes, the security of the Strait of Hormuz came under discussion, with some countries entering negotiations to keep this strategic maritime passage open. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s key energy transit routes.

Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran will “continue resistance unwaveringly,” but at the same time, he expressed that the war must end in a way that prevents its recurrence.

Last night, he also told the American CBS network that Tehran has not proposed any ceasefire.