Iran Rejects U.S. Truce Terms and Launches Major Domestic Security Crackdown

Iran has formally rejected a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the Trump administration, delivered through Pakistani intermediaries. The U.S. proposal required Tehran to halt its nuclear and missile programs, end support for regional armed groups, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran issued five counter-conditions, asserting that it will dictate the timeline for any potential truce and refusing to allow the U.S. President to set an end date for hostilities. Domestically, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has initiated a wide-scale crackdown on alleged foreign intelligence networks. Dozens of individuals accused of being CIA and Mossad operatives have been arrested. The operation specifically targets foreign-linked online influence campaigns and digital platforms allegedly used for destabilization. Reports indicate that the Iranian government is currently weighing potential executions for those detained. Additionally, Iranian military officials have highlighted the resilience of their decentralized command structure following the conflicts of mid-2025. By dispersing weapons and devolving authority across the country, Tehran claims it has successfully neutralized the strategic gains sought by initial U.S. strikes. While no new frontline military clashes were reported in the last 24 hours, these diplomatic and internal security shifts signal an intensifying resolve from the Iranian leadership.