Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that Tehran will not accept any temporary ceasefire, emphasizing that its goal is to end all wars across the region. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Khatibzadeh said any ceasefire must include all conflict zones from Lebanon to the Red Sea, describing this as a ‘red line’ for Iran. He insisted that the ongoing conflict should be brought to a complete end rather than paused temporarily. On the Strait of Hormuz, he noted that the waterway has historically remained open for international navigation despite being within Iran’s territorial waters.

He accused the United States and Israel of fueling instability in the region, saying their actions are harming global trade and the broader economy.