Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Washington’s latest proposal had addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear programme (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Iran has sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media has said.

State TV said Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and ensure the security of shipping.