Tehran rejects 48-hour ceasefire proposal from U.S., Iranian media, says Iranian media
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Tehran rejects a U.S. 48-hour ceasefire proposal, signaling a hardening stance amid escalating regional tensions.
An unnamed source told Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency on Friday (April 3, 2026) that Tehran had rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire.
The source said the proposal was made on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) through another country, which was not named.
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There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the U.S.
The refusal highlights a continued hardening of Tehran’s position amidst the current regional situation.
The collapse of these diplomatic efforts coincides with a sharp escalation in military hostilities. American forces have successfully retrieved a crew member from a U.S. fighter jet that was brought down over Iran, according to a report by CNN, citing three sources familiar with the situation.
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