A senior Iranian official says response to US proposals is not 'positive' and is reviewedAn Iran-made missile and its launchers during a rally in Tehran in 2025. He said Iran demanded a permanent end to the war and compensation for destruction. Iran demands sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz as its "natural, legal right", Iran's Press TV cited an official as saying on Wednesday. Tehran has told intermediaries that Israel's war in Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement, six regional sources familiar with Tehran's position have told Reuters. A senior Israeli defence official said Israel was sceptical Iran would agree to the US terms, but was also concerned that Trump might make concessions.

Source: The Express Tribune March 26, 2026 15:08 UTC