Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own demands as strikes land across the Middle East

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 25, 2026 at 07:50 PM

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Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal

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Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and launched further attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including a strike at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday. Simultaneously, Israel launched air strikes on Tehran, and the US deployed additional troops to the region. An Iranian official stated that Iran has not engaged in ceasefire talks and has its own demands to end the fighting. The US proposal, transmitted via Pakistan, reportedly included sanctions relief, limitations on Iran's nuclear program and missiles, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal also included restrictions on Iran’s support for armed groups.

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Key Claims (5)

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Iran has not engaged in talks to end the war, and we do not plan on any negotiations.

quote — Abbas Araghchi100% confidence

Strikes hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire.

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Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

factual — Article100% confidence

Iran dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East.

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Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands to end the fighting.

quote — Anonymous Iranian official80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Egypt 30% Pakistan 40% Strait of Hormuz 40% Donald Trump 50% Abbas Araghchi 60% Kuwait International Airport 60% Israel ×270% United States ×380% Iran ×890%

Keywords

iran 100% middle east 90% ceasefire plan 80% strikes 70% us 70% negotiations 60% nuclear programme 50% sanctions relief 50% strait of hormuz 40% armed groups 40%