WASHINGTON — The United States proposed a 48-hour ceasefire with Iran on April 2 through a third country, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported Friday, citing an informed source.
“The US, on April 2, proposed a 48-hour ceasefire through one of the friendly countries,” the source said.
The proposal came amid escalating tensions and challenges faced by US forces in the region, according to the report.
Fars said Iran did not respond in writing but instead replied “on the ground” by continuing heavy attacks.
The report added that US diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting have intensified, particularly following a reported strike on a US military depot on Bubiyan Island in Kuwait.
The US and Israel launched an air offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, with more than 1,340 people killed so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has since carried out drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
Source: Saudi Gazette