"We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire": Iran's Deputy FM demands total end to regional war

Tehran has dismissed the possibility of any shortterm pauses in hostilities asserting that it is pushing for a total conclusion to warfare throughout the West Asian region according to Al JazeeraSpeaking to journalists during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh emphasised that any potential truce must encompass every active battleground from Lebanon to the Red Sea He further categorised this broad scope as a red line for the Iranian governmentElaborating on Tehrans rigid stance against incremental deals Khatibzadeh told the press We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire He maintained that the current wave of violence should end here once and for all rather than being merely pausedThe senior diplomat also addressed maritime security specifically regarding the Strait of Hormuz Al Jazeera reported his observations that while the vital shipping lane is located inside Irans sovereign territory it has historically been kept accessible for international passageShifting the blame for regional volatility Khatibzadeh pointed towards the United States and Israel He claimed that they have been the catalysts for local unrest which has subsequently damaged international commerce and the broader global financial systemAccording to Al Jazeera the Deputy Ministers remarks underscore Irans refusal to engage in piecemeal diplomacy instead demanding a comprehensive resolution to the multiple overlapping crises currently affecting the regionThis demand for a regional resolution comes as tensions peak at the United Nations where Irans Permanent Representative AmirSaeid Iravani argued that stability in the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon full respect for Irans sovereignty and rights According to Iranian state media Press TV Iravanis remarks were a direct response to a recently announced US naval blockade intended to pressure Tehran into ensuring the waterway remains openAddressing the legalities of the strategic corridor Iravani asserted that freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is only achievable if the rights of coastal states are upheld Per Press TV he warned that Washingtons measures constitute an unlawful act of aggression and a flagrant breach of the UN Charter specifically Article 24 which prohibits the threat or use of forceThe diplomatic friction has been further compounded by military escalation on the ground US Central Command CENTCOM confirmed that American forces are actively enforcing a largescale maritime blockade This operation involves over 10000 personnel a dozen naval vessels and more than 100 aircraft aimed specifically at Iranian ports and the coastlineHighlighting the effectiveness of these measures US President Donald Trump stated that the Navys performance has been incredible noting that the blockade is proceeding routinely with no ships attempting to bypass the American fleet However the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen Dan Caine clarified to the media that the mission is a blockade of Iranian territory rather than the Strait of Hormuz itself applying to all vessels regardless of nationalityAmid these military manoeuvres Iravani maintained that Iran has consistently upheld maritime security while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure during a 40day military assault Despite the rhetoric the envoy noted that Tehran remains open to diplomatic initiatives involving regional partners like Pakistan Turkey and Saudi Arabia as well as China and Russia to find a sustainable end to the crisisThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever