Iran dismisses U.S. ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast

Iran rejected a U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan and countered with its own proposal as military tensions escalated across the Middle East. Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Tehran while the United States moved additional paratroopers and Marines to the region, underscoring the volatile security situation. Iran's dismissal of the American ceasefire framework signals the deep diplomatic impasse between Tehran and the West over the conflict's terms and conditions. The U.S. military buildup reflects Washington's effort to deter further Iranian escalation and protect regional allies. The competing proposals suggest little near-term prospect for a negotiated resolution without additional diplomatic pressure or further military developments.