Iran won't accept U.S. effort at ceasefire in war, state media reports

Iran will not accept a ceasefire offer from the United States, Iranian state media reported Wednesday.The FARS News Agency state media outlet, citing what it called an informed source, said there have been increased U.S. efforts to put a ceasefire into effect and start indirect talks with Iran to end the war that began on Feb. 28 with strikes by the U.S. and Israel on the Islamic Republic."Iran does not accept a ceasefire," that source told FARS, according to a translation of the news site's Telegram page that reported the interview."Basically, it is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement," the source said.The source also told Fars that Iran intends to realize its strategic goals in the war, and that only when that happens will there be a possibility of ending the conflict, the outlet reported.Earlier Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that Iran has received President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan.Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran are currently in negotiations. But Iran has denied there are any direct negotiations.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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