"Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey want both sides to agree to suspend hostilities and reopen the strait of Hormuz, to be followed by a period of detailed negotiations intended to reach a more complete peace agreement."
"Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had responded privately, but added that peace negotiations were incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes."
"Bombing power plants and bridges has been condemned by lawyers and experts as a likely war crime because its impact on civilians would be disproportionate to whatever notional military advantage is gained."
"Israeli political sources told the country's Haaretz newspaper that they believed the talks were likely to collapse, though they thought Trump was looking for a way to end the war."
Proposals for an immediate ceasefire have been presented to Washington and Tehran to end the ongoing war and counter threats from Donald Trump. Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are urging both sides to suspend hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to detailed peace negotiations. Iranian officials reject opening the strait under threats, emphasizing that peace talks cannot coexist with ultimatums. The potential bombing of Iranian infrastructure has been condemned as a likely war crime due to its disproportionate impact on civilians.
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