Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own | First Thing

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Clea SkopelitiMarch 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own | First Thing

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Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and submitted its own negotiation plan amidst ongoing conflict. The US-Israel war on Iran has resulted in over 1,000 deaths in Lebanon, more than 1,500 in Iran, and 16 in Israel, with additional casualties reported in the West Bank and Gulf Arab states. Healthcare access has reportedly collapsed in the affected regions. In related news, a plaintiff in Los Angeles was awarded $6 million in damages from Meta and YouTube, after alleging addiction to the platforms led to body dysmorphic disorder and social phobia. Meta will pay 70% of the damages, while YouTube will pay the remainder.

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Iran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal and responded with its own negotiation plan.

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The US-Israel war on Iran has killed 16 in Israel.

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The US-Israel war on Iran has killed more than 1,500 in Iran.

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The US-Israel war on Iran has killed more than 1,000 people in Lebanon.

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Experts warn there has been a collapse in healthcare access.

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The Guardian - World News
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Iran

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