Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Prepares for Large-Scale War
Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States, which was reportedly delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during an official visit to Tehran. According to the article, this information was reported by The New York Times and later cited by the Anadolu News Agency on July 24, 2026.
The reported rejection comes as intense fighting between U.S. and Iranian forces has continued for nearly two weeks.
According to the article, citing senior Iranian and Iraqi officials, Tehran rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal because the agreement allegedly failed to clearly address the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. The report further claims that Iranian officials have prepared for the possibility of a large-scale war if the United States continues attacks on key Iranian infrastructure. It also states that Iran warned it could expand the conflict to Tel Aviv, Israel, and urged the Houthi movement in Yemen to further block the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The article also states that the situation has become increasingly severe after President Donald Trump reportedly canceled a previous ceasefire agreement in July, leading to 13 consecutive nights of U.S. attacks on Iran. According to the article, these attacks resulted in at least 53 deaths and nearly 600 injuries. In retaliation, Iran allegedly launched attacks on U.S. military bases in neighboring countries, significantly disrupting global oil transportation and air traffic across the Middle East.
