Trump and Iran Both Reject International Ceasefire Efforts; China Pushes Shuttle Diplomacy

Both the Trump administration and Iran rejected international ceasefire efforts as the war enters its third week. Iran's FM Araghchi stated Iran is not seeking a ceasefire but the war must end, while Trump rebuffed mediation attempts by Middle Eastern allies. China launched shuttle diplomacy aimed at promoting an immediate ceasefire and preventing further escalation. Oman's parallel mediation efforts have also stalled.