Iran Rejects Latest Ceasefire Proposal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran state media says Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead wants permanent end to the war, as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum looms within hours. The rejection came as Israel has attacked a major petrochemical plant in Iran’s South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander while vowing to hunt down more top officials. Mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey had proposed a 45-day pause and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has not responded. Iran earlier confirmed messaging with mediators but says talks are incompatible with “war crimes.” Meanwhile, oil prices are unsettled. U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait is set for Monday night Washington time.