Iranian officials say Tehran is prepared for a worst-case escalation with the United States after President Donald Trump rejects a ceasefire proposal from Iran. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will not withdraw from the terms of its ceasefire offer, even if hostilities lead to a “doomsday” scenario.
Iran’s position is paired with a continued call for negotiation. A senior Iranian diplomat, Ali Bagheri Araghchi, describes Iran’s proposal as a “very reasonable plan” and points to a seven-day ceasefire offer as still being on the table. Across the coverage, the central difference is emphasis: one outlet highlights the Iran leadership’s warning about potential escalation, while the other stresses that Iran simultaneously signals openness to peace talks.
Taken together, the reporting indicates a dispute over whether a ceasefire can proceed, with Iran reiterating its offer while warning about the possibility of further conflict if it is not accepted.
