Iran's Supreme Leader Rejects Ceasefire Proposals Amid Ongoing US-Israel Conflict

Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals conveyed by two intermediary countries to reduce tensions or establish a ceasefire with the United States. A senior Iranian official described Khamenei's stance as firm, emphasizing that peace is not appropriate until the U.S. and Israel accept defeat and pay compensation. The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and disruptions, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy concerns. The U.S. has reportedly declined diplomatic efforts initiated by Middle Eastern allies to end the conflict.