The Iranian Foreign Ministry has renewed its rejection of any proposals for a temporary ceasefire unless its demands regarding security guarantees for the Strait of Hormuz are met. These firm stances coincide with intensive diplomatic movements at the regional and international levels to contain tensions. Pakistan and China are leading new initiatives for de-escalation, alongside ongoing mediation efforts discussing mechanisms for managing the strait. Iranian diplomacy confirmed that discussions with mediators are a natural and welcome matter, noting that the core of the dispute lies not in the absence of communication channels, but in the approach and policies adopted by the US administration in handling the crisis.