Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Demands Comprehensive Regional Peace

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, declared the nation's firm rejection of any temporary ceasefires in the Middle East. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Khatibzadeh emphasized that Iran seeks a comprehensive and permanent end to all conflicts across the region. He stated that any acceptable ceasefire must encompass all conflict zones, specifically "from Lebanon to the Red Sea," describing this as a "red line" for Tehran. Khatibzadeh reiterated that the cycle of conflict "should end here once and for all," noting that Pakistan's mediation efforts are aimed at achieving this overarching goal.