Iran Refuses Ceasefire:Iran has told mediators from Qatar and Oman it will not engage in ceasefire talks while under Israeli attack, demanding negotiations only after completing its retaliation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a possible peace deal, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts and suggesting Russian President Putin could help mediate. Trump emphasized that the U.S. is not involved in Israel’s strikes but warned of a strong American military response if Iran targets U.S. interests. The crisis continues to evolve amid high-stakes diplomacy and growing regional tension.
Iran Refuses Ceasefire Talks Amid Israeli Strikes
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran has conveyed a firm stance to mediators from Qatar and Oman: it will not engage in ceasefire negotiations while under active attack. According to multiple reports citing official sources, Iran informed the mediators that it would only consider serious diplomatic discussions after it concludes its retaliatory actions against Israel’s preemptive strikes. Tehran’s message is clear—diplomacy cannot proceed under fire.
The Iranian foreign minister reinforced this position, stating that Iran’s response would end only when Israel stops its ongoing military operations.Further Reuters is reporting that Iran conveyed messages to mediators Qatar and Oman that they are not open to negotiations on a ceasefire with Israel as long as they are subject to Israeli attack.
The role of Qatar and Oman in the current crisis cannot be understated. Oman has historically played a critical role in mediating nuclear discussions between the United States and Iran. However, the latest round of these nuclear talks was abruptly canceled a day after Israel launched its wide-ranging air offensive against Iran.
Qatar, on the other hand, has also contributed diplomatically, having facilitated previous talks between Tehran and Washington. Notably, in 2023, Doha successfully mediated a prisoner swap deal between the two long-standing rivals.
Amid this spiraling conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced optimism about the possibility of peace. Posting on his own social media platform, Trump claimed that numerous calls and meetings are currently underway. He added, “I do a lot and never get credit for anything, but that’s okay. The people understand.” Trump concluded his post with a hopeful appeal, stating, “Make the Middle East great again.”
Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP! Also, during my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!).
Yesterday, President Trump said:
Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP! Also, during my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!).
Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way! Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!
As the conflict continues to unfold, the world watches closely to see whether diplomacy can prevail or if the region is headed toward further escalation.
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