German Media: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Plan "Not Good Enough"
U.S. President Trump stated that a 45-day ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators was "not good enough." Meanwhile, Iran has also rejected a short-term truce, insisting that the conflict must be fully ended and presenting its own 10-point plan. The latest deadline set by Trump for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is Tuesday evening Eastern Time.
With the ultimatum approaching its deadline, U.S. President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power stations within hours. On Monday, April 7, Trump said at the White House that the U.S. could completely destroy Iran’s bridges and power stations within four hours. The most recent deadline for Trump’s ultimatum to Iran is late Tuesday to early Wednesday in German time.
Meanwhile, Trump stated that diplomatic negotiations are still ongoing.
On Monday, intelligence from Pakistan reported that mediators had submitted a 45-day ceasefire proposal to the warring parties. However, both Trump and Tehran rejected it. Trump described the mediators’ plan as an important step forward, but emphasized it was “not good enough.”
Iranian state media reported that Tehran had presented its own 10-point plan. Tehran officials stated they would not accept a temporary ceasefire and insisted on a complete end to the conflict.
According to Iran’s national television, Tehran’s proposed 10-point plan demands a full cessation of war, the lifting of sanctions against Iran, and compensation from the U.S. and Israel for damages caused by their military actions.
Key Issue: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The central issue between the two sides is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Since February 28, when the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, Tehran has targeted ships passing through the strait. This vital global oil and gas transit route has effectively been closed, leading to a sharp rise in oil prices.
Several weeks ago, Trump first issued an ultimatum to Tehran demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, he has since repeatedly postponed the deadline, with the latest being 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday. If Iran does not yield, Trump threatens attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure and critical facilities. Last week, Trump even threatened to reduce Iran to the "Stone Age."
UN Expected to Vote on Hormuz Strait Resolution
This Tuesday at 5 p.m. Central European Time, the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal was put forward by Bahrain. Diplomatic sources say the resolution calls for affected countries to coordinate defensive measures and contribute to the safety of merchant vessels, while also urging Iran to cease attacks on commercial ships.
The draft text of the resolution has undergone several days of debate. A previous version explicitly referenced Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which grants the Security Council authority to impose sanctions and take military action. However, reportedly, Russia and China opposed this version of the text.
Sources: DW, dpa, AP
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