Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran open to ‘genuine’ talks, rejects temporary ceasefire

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International Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran open to ‘genuine’ talks, rejects temporary ceasefire Comments: by Sophie Brams - 04/07/26 4:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophie Brams - 04/07/26 4:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Iran’s envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Tehran is willing to engage in “genuine” negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East but will not accept a temporary ceasefire , as the country defies intense pressure from President Trump to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz or face escalation. The Iranian government has dismissed the proposal as “unrealistic” and vowed to continue waging its retaliatory campaign unless there is a permanent end to the hostilities. “Iran categorically rejects a temporary ceasefire, particularly in light of the June experience when hostilities resume under false pretext,” Iravani said, referencing Israel’s surprise attack that suspended previous diplomatic negotiations. “Any viable solution must ensure a definitive and irreversible end to the aggression and establish a just and durable peace, grounded in credible and verifiable guarantees against any recurrence.” The standoff could reach a new level on Tuesday night, as Trump has threatened to escalate the war by striking bridges and power plants if the regime does not meet his 8 p.m. Iranian state media agency pushed back on that claim, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed in a post on X hours later that diplomatic efforts were “progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully.” Sharif called for Trump to allow “diplomacy to run its course” by extending his deadline for two weeks and for Iran to open the strait for the same period “as a goodwill gesture.” “We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region,” he wrote. Comments: Link copied More International News See All Administration Blanche says DOJ providing counsel on legality of Iran strikes by Ashleigh Fields 10 minutes ago Administration / 10 minutes ago International Kuwait tells citizens to stay home as Trump’s Iran deadline looms by Max Rego 38 minutes ago International / 38 minutes ago Defense Top Armed Forces Democrat: Trump has ‘become as fanatical as the regime leaders in Tehran’ by Tara Suter 45 minutes ago Defense / 45 minutes ago Administration Retired general: Trump ‘an absolutely terrible commander in chief’ by Ryan Mancini 1 hour ago Administration / 1 hour ago See All Video/Hill.TV See all Hill.TV See all Video THE HILL TV Rising: April 7, 2026 by TheHill.com 04/07/26 12:25 PM ET THE HILL TV / 4 hours ago THE HILL TV Rising: April 6, 2026 by TheHill.com 1 day ago THE HILL TV / 1 day ago THE HILL TV Rising: April 3, 2026 by TheHill.com 4 days ago THE HILL TV / 4 days ago See all Hill.TV See all Video Top Stories See All International China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support by Sophie Brams 2 hours ago International / 2 hours ago See All Most Popular China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support Spanberger drop in approval rating ‘stunning’: Sabato Democrats call for Trump’s removal over threat against Iran Trump’s gone too far: Invoke the 25th Amendment before it’s too late Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without ...

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Iran’s envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Tehran is willing to engage in “genuine” negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East but will
not accept a temporary ceasefire
, as the country defies
intense pressure
from President Trump to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz or face escalation.
Amir Saeid Iravani
told members
of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that a representative appointed by the U.N. Secretary General to support diplomatic efforts was on the way to Tehran.
“Iran stands ready to engage constructively with all genuine diplomatic efforts, including [through] Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, as well as diplomatic efforts by China and Russia, and support any credible initiative capable to — of bringing about the sustainable end to this unlawful and unwarranted war,” Iravani said.
His comments came after China and Russia
vetoed a Bahrain-led resolution
aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping channel in the Gulf that has been blocked to vessel traffic since the initial launch of U.S.-Israeli strikes in late February.
The Strait quickly emerged as a flashpoint in the conflict, as Iran’s de facto blockade shocked the global economy, causing supply chain disruptions and a
surge
in oil and gas prices.
The Associated Press
reported
on Monday that the U.S. and Iran had each received a draft proposal via third-party Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators that offered a
45-day ceasefire
in exchange for reopening the strait.
The Iranian government has
dismissed the proposal
as “unrealistic” and vowed to continue waging its retaliatory campaign unless there is a permanent end to the hostilities.
“Iran categorically rejects a temporary ceasefire, particularly in light of the June experience when hostilities resume under false pretext,” Iravani said, referencing Israel’s surprise attack that
suspended
previous diplomatic negotiations.
“Any viable solution must ensure a definitive and irreversible end to the aggression and establish a just and durable peace, grounded in credible and verifiable guarantees against any recurrence.”
The standoff could reach a new level on Tuesday night, as Trump has
threatened to escalate
the war by striking bridges and power plants if the regime does not meet his
8 p.m. EDT
deadline.
“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump
wrote in a Truth Social post
on Tuesday morning,
despite warnings
that strikes on civilian infrastructure would amount to a
war crime
under international law.
The Iranian government has shown no indication of surrender to U.S. demands, with leaders promising to continue its retaliatory campaign against American and Israeli assets in the region.
“More than 14 people proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran,” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
wrote in a post on the social platform X
on Tuesday. “I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran.”
The New York Times
reported
earlier Tuesday that Iran had stopped engaging in indirect talks with the Trump administration, citing three Iranian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe sensitive diplomacy.
Iranian state media agency
pushed back
on that claim, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed in a
post on X
hours later that diplomatic efforts were “progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully.”
Sharif called for Trump to allow “diplomacy to run its course” by extending his deadline for two weeks and for Iran to open the strait for the same period “as a goodwill gesture.”
“We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region,” he wrote.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The Iranian government has shown no indication of surrender to U.S. demands, with leaders promising to continue its retaliatory campaign against American and Israeli assets in the region. “More than 14 people proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran,” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote in a post on the social platform X on Tuesday. “I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran.” The New York Times reported earlier Tuesday that Iran had stopped engaging in indirect talks with the Trump administration, citing three Iranian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe sensitive diplomacy.

### Areas for Consideration
- Comments: Link copied More International News See All Administration Blanche says DOJ providing counsel on legality of Iran strikes by Ashleigh Fields 10 minutes ago Administration / 10 minutes ago International Kuwait tells citizens to stay home as Trump’s Iran deadline looms by Max Rego 38 minutes ago International / 38 minutes ago Defense Top Armed Forces Democrat: Trump has ‘become as fanatical as the regime leaders in Tehran’ by Tara Suter 45 minutes ago Defense / 45 minutes ago Administration Retired general: Trump ‘an absolutely terrible commander in chief’ by Ryan Mancini 1 hour ago Administration / 1 hour ago See All Video/Hill.TV See all Hill.TV See all Video THE HILL TV Rising: April 7, 2026 by TheHill.com 04/07/26 12:25 PM ET THE HILL TV / 4 hours ago THE HILL TV Rising: April 6, 2026 by TheHill.com 1 day ago THE HILL TV / 1 day ago THE HILL TV Rising: April 3, 2026 by TheHill.com 4 days ago THE HILL TV / 4 days ago See all Hill.TV See all Video Top Stories See All International China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support by Sophie Brams 2 hours ago International / 2 hours ago See All Most Popular China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support Spanberger drop in approval rating ‘stunning’: Sabato Democrats call for Trump’s removal over threat against Iran Trump’s gone too far: Invoke the 25th Amendment before it’s too late Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without ...
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### Implications
- International Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran open to ‘genuine’ talks, rejects temporary ceasefire Comments: by Sophie Brams - 04/07/26 4:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophie Brams - 04/07/26 4:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Iran’s envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Tehran is willing to engage in “genuine” negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East but will not accept a temporary ceasefire , as the country defies intense pressure from President Trump to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz or face escalation.
- The Iranian government has dismissed the proposal as “unrealistic” and vowed to continue waging its retaliatory campaign unless there is a permanent end to the hostilities. “Iran categorically rejects a temporary ceasefire, particularly in light of the June experience when hostilities resume under false pretext,” Iravani said, referencing Israel’s surprise attack that suspended previous diplomatic negotiations. “Any viable solution must ensure a definitive and irreversible end to the aggression and establish a just and durable peace, grounded in credible and verifiable guarantees against any recurrence.” The standoff could reach a new level on Tuesday night, as Trump has threatened to escalate the war by striking bridges and power plants if the regime does not meet his 8 p.m.
- EDT deadline. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.
- I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Tuesday morning, despite warnings that strikes on civilian infrastructure would amount to a war crime under international law.

### Expert Commentary
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