Iran gives negative response to US ceasefire plan amid push for talks

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by William Christou in BeirutMarch 25, 2026 at 04:54 PM

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Amid ongoing conflict, Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, offering its own negotiation plan, though stating it has "no intention of negotiating for now." Despite this, President Trump claimed Iran desires a deal but fears internal and external repercussions. China urged dialogue between the US and Iran, seeing a "glimmer of hope for peace." Israel conducted strikes across Iran, including in Isfahan, targeting Iranian infrastructure. Kuwait arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a Hezbollah plot to assassinate Gulf leaders. The US military reported hitting over 10,000 targets in Iran, claiming significant damage to Iranian naval and missile capabilities.

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The US military said its forces had hit more than 10,000 targets so far in the Iran war.

factual — US military100% confidence

Israeli forces carried out a wave of strikes across Iran.

factual — Israel’s military100% confidence

Donald Trump insisted Iran was still interested in cutting a deal.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

Iran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal and countered with a negotiation plan.

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Iran had rejected the plan it had received via Pakistan.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Turkey 40% Badr Abdelatty 40% Pakistan 40% Egypt 40% Hezbollah 50% China 50% Wang Yi 50% Abbas Araghchi 60% Israel ×260% Donald Trump 70% United States ×380% Iran ×1090%

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iran 100% us 90% ceasefire proposal 90% negotiation plan 80% diplomatic channels 70% strikes 70% war 60% military action 60% dialogue 50% hezbollah plot 50%