After US President Donald Trump announced a 5-day ceasefire and efforts toward a deal yesterday, Iran has rejected any talks.
SNPNEWS.IN News (Gurmail Kamboj): US President Donald Trump surprised the whole world by announcing a 5-day ceasefire on March 23, Just before the 48-hour deadline given by US President Donald Trump to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz expired, Trump claimed that talks are underway to create a comfortable atmosphere between the US and Iran, and there seems to be an agreement on issues between the two sides. Trump also said that Iran has promised not to build nuclear weapons and that Israel would be “very happy” with this deal. The talks include US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Iranian officials have completely rejected Trump’s claims. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the Foreign Minister stated that there are no talks with the US and described the statements as “fake news” and an attempt at market manipulation. Iran clearly said that as long as the war is ongoing and attacks continue, there is no scope for dialogue. They called it a bluff and a strategy by the US and Israel to prepare their next moves.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while stating conditions for ending the war, said that the US and Israel must provide a firm guarantee of no future attacks, pay reparations for the damage caused to Iran during this conflict, and recognize Iran’s “legitimate rights.” Iran emphasized that while attacks are continuing, there is no room for talks.
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Even after the announcement of a 5-day postponement of strikes on energy infrastructure, Israel carried out airstrikes on military targets. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) described these as major operations against “the Iranian regime and IRGC targets.”
Israeli strikes on Iran:
● Tehran — The biggest target. Targeted airstrikes hit the main security headquarters and command center of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
● Reports of large explosions in northern and central areas, including power outages and damage in residential neighborhoods.
● IRGC Navy headquarters and buildings linked to the Basij Force were also targeted.
● Isfahan — Waves of airstrikes on Iranian military industries and sites related to missile production.
● Bushehr — According to Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, an area near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was attacked (no technical damage or casualties reported).
In response, between March 24-25, Iran launched large-scale attacks on Israeli cities:
Iranian strikes on Israel:
● Tel Aviv — Direct impacts in the city center on residential areas and streets, damaging buildings and vehicles.Bnei Brak — Residential area hit by a missile with a cluster warhead; several people injured.
● Petah Tikva — Central area; missile impacts and damage reported.Ramat Gan — Area adjacent to Tel Aviv; damage to buildings.
● Rishon LeZion — Sirens sounded and attacks reported.Netanya — Northern central area; missile warnings and strikes.Holon, Bat Yam, Or Yehuda — Surrounding areas also affected.
● Areas around Jerusalem — Warnings and debris reported in some waves.Sirens also sounded in northern Israel, but the main impacts were reported in central and southern regions.
Due to the continuous tension between the two sides, discussions about talks or ceasefire remain ongoing.
US President Donald Trump specifically mentioned China, France, Japan, South Korea, and Britain while offering talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz. American officials stated that Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and Oman are actively mediating on ceasefire and deal issues, and the Trump administration is receiving messages through these channels.