Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to de-escalate US-Iran war

Mediators have put forward a proposal to Iran that includes a 10-day ceasefire, aiming to de-escalate the ongoing war with the United States. A senior Iranian official revealed the plan on Monday, stating it seeks to revive an interim agreement that was previously reached last month. The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed the mediators' efforts during a press conference on Sunday. He emphasized that while Iran's armed forces are responding forcefully to what they describe as American aggression, diplomatic channels are also being actively pursued. "The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating," Baghaei stated. He further highlighted the dual strategy of Iran, asserting that both defense and diplomacy are indispensable. This development suggests a potential pathway toward reducing hostilities, though the outcome remains uncertain.

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The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating. While our armed forces are responding with strength and power and destroying the source and origin of American aggression, diplomacy also knows its duties well and spares no effort.