Iran Says It Received Ceasefire Proposal as Mediators Seek 10-Day Truce

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a news conference on July 20 that Iran would spare no effort to stop what he called U.S. crimes, and that the ministry had received a proposal from mediators to ease tensions, according to Jiemian News. CNN reported on July 20, citing people familiar with the matter, that mediators in the U.S.-Iran conflict had proposed a 10-day ceasefire aimed at cooling the situation and bringing both sides back to the negotiating table. The sources said the truce arrangement would include easing restrictions related to the Strait of Hormuz.