Iran demands guaranteed ceasefire to end war permanently, senior source: Reuters

Smoke rises after explosions struck the northeastern, western, and central areas amid Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran on April 1, 2026.

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Iran demands a guaranteed ceasefire to end war permanently, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday.

The source said intermediaries contacted Iran on Tuesday, with discussions focused on continuing diplomacy.

The source added that no talks have taken place via mediators for a temporary ceasefire.

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