Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region, Al Jazeera reports.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Saeed Khatibzadeh said any ceasefire must include all conflict zones “from Lebanon to the Red Sea”, describing it as a “red line” for Iran.
“We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire,” he said, adding that the cycle of conflict “should end here once and for all”.
On the Strait of Hormuz, he said the waterway has historically remained open, noting that it lies within Iran’s territorial waters but has long been accessible.
He accused the US and Israel of triggering instability in the region, saying their actions have negatively affected global trade and the wider economy.
