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Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposals at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Apr 17, 2026 06:16 AM CT Antalya, Turkey diplomacy,ceasefire,iran,conflict-escalation,antalya-forum

Summary

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh publicly rejected temporary ceasefire offers, demanding a comprehensive end to hostilities across all conflict zones. This diplomatic stance signals Tehran's refusal to de-escalate incrementally and suggests a continued commitment to supporting proxy operations until broader strategic demands are met.

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Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, calls for end to war Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that Iran is “not accepting any temporary ceasefire,” according to Anadolu Agency. He added that the ceasefire should include all conflict zones “...

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Rejected any temporary ceasefire and called for an end to war including all conflict zones.

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