Trump and Iran Both Reject Ceasefire Talks as Diplomacy Stalls

Both the Trump administration and Tehran have rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to initiate ceasefire negotiations. Iran's foreign minister stated Tehran does not seek a ceasefire but 'the war must end,' while Trump rejected European-brokered diplomatic channels. The UN Secretary-General called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations, but neither side has shown willingness to engage.