Pakistan brokered an emergency ceasefire framework overnight — the “Islamabad Accord”
Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was in contact ALL NIGHT with both sides
The deal had two phases: immediate ceasefire + Hormuz reopens, then a comprehensive peace deal in 15-20 days
Both Washington and Tehran received the proposal
Iran’s response this morning: REJECTED
A senior Iranian official told Reuters: “Tehran will NOT reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire”
Iran added: “The United States lacks readiness for a permanent ceasefire”
Then the IRGC released a statement that should terrify every person on Earth:
“The Strait of Hormuz will NEVER return to its former state, especially for America and Israel”
“NEVER.” That is the word they used. NEVER.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: “The entire Middle East will burn”
Now look at the diplomacy scorecard:

10-day ultimatum — Iran said no

48-hour deadline — Iran said no

Turkey mediation — failed, no progress (WSJ)

Egypt mediation — failed, no progress (WSJ)

Pakistan “Islamabad Accord” — rejected this morning
Every single path to a deal is now DEAD.