Iran replies to U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators

- Tehran sent a response to a recent U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, asking for a permanent end to the conflict, and Washington rejected the reply. - Pakistan acted as the intermediary for the message; President Trump publicly called Iran's response “totally unacceptable.” - Pakistan’s role as a channel to Tehran is raising its diplomatic profile even as India‑Pakistan tensions continue. (apnews.com) (www.indiatvnews.com)