Iran: Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Emphasizes Permanent Truce. Strait of Hormuz, New Developments

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Local time on April 6, the three major U.S. stock indexes closed modestly higher. Large-cap tech stocks saw mixed moves, with Amazon and Apple up more than 1%, and Tesla down more than 2%. Most chip stocks rose, with Micron Technology up more than 3%.

In terms of commodities, international crude oil futures prices dipped and then rebounded, expanding their gains, while precious metals prices fell.

According to Xinhua News Agency, at a news briefing held at the White House on April 6, U.S. President Trump said that whether the war involving Iran is about to escalate or is close to ending depends on Iran’s response to the “final deadline” set by him at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the 7th. Trump also threatened Iran, saying: “The whole country could be destroyed overnight, and that night could be tomorrow night.”

Meanwhile, according to Xinhua News Agency quoting Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency on April 6, Iran responded to the U.S.-proposed war-ending proposal. Iran ruled out the possibility of a temporary ceasefire and emphasized that the conflict must be ended permanently.

According to Xinhua News Agency, on April 6, a maritime analytics company headquartered in the UK, Warnord, said that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has shifted to a “dual-channel system,” namely a northern channel controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a new southern channel along the coast of Oman.

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed modestly higher

Local time on April 6, the three major U.S. stock indexes closed modestly higher. According to Wind data, by the close, the Dow Jones rose 0.36%, the Nasdaq rose 0.54%, and the S&P 500 index rose 0.44%.

Large-cap U.S. tech stocks saw mixed performance, with the Nasdaq US Technology “Seven Giants” index up 0.42%. By individual stock, Amazon and Apple rose more than 1%, while Tesla fell more than 2%.

Most chip stocks rose, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 1.06%. By individual stock, Micron Technology rose more than 3%.

China concept stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index down 0.21%. By individual stock, Luckin? Wait: Bawang Chaji and Xinye Technology rose more than 3%; Huya fell more than 5%.

International oil prices rise

In terms of commodities, as of 5:55 a.m. Beijing time on April 7, the front-month U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract was up 0.96% to $112.61 per barrel; the front-month Brent crude oil futures contract was up 0.61% to $109.69 per barrel.

For precious metals, as of 5:55 a.m. Beijing time on April 7, spot gold in London was quoted at $4,647.825 per ounce, down 0.52%; COMEX gold futures were quoted at $4,676.1 per ounce, down 0.08%.

Trump says the Iran war situation depends on

The Iranian side’s response to the “final deadline”

According to Xinhua News Agency, at a news briefing held at the White House on April 6, U.S. President Trump said that whether the war involving Iran is about to escalate or is close to ending depends on Iran’s response to the “final deadline” set by him at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the 7th.

Trump said, “This is a critical period,” adding, “Their deadline is tomorrow. Now, we’ll just wait and see how things develop.” He also said that the Iranian side is carrying out negotiations: “We believe they are negotiating in good faith.”

Trump also threatened Iran, saying: “The whole country could be destroyed overnight, and that night could be tomorrow night.”

While intimidating Iran,

Trump also says negotiations are “going very smoothly”

According to Xinhua News Agency, at the news briefing held at the White House on April 6, U.S. President Trump intimidated reporters by claiming that the U.S. military only needs “four hours” to blow up all of Iran’s bridges and power plants. He also claimed that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are “making very smooth progress.”

At the briefing, Trump said the U.S. is engaging Iran in dialogue, with Vice President Vance and presidential envoy Witkoov participating.

“I think everything is going well, but we’ll have to wait and see.” He added, “I can’t talk about a ceasefire, but I can tell you that the other side has a positive and willing participant,” “they want to reach an agreement. Beyond that, I can’t reveal any more.”

Earlier the same day at an event at the White House, Trump told the media that after he issued his ultimatum on April 5, Iran’s negotiating representatives put forward a major proposal—an action that “isn’t good enough, but it is indeed an important step.” Iran “has already taken a very important step. We’ll wait and see.”

At the briefing, Trump threatened that if Iran fails to reach an agreement before 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the 7th to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he will launch a 4-hour airstrike.

“We made a plan: by 24:00 tomorrow (U.S. Eastern Time), every bridge in Iran will be completely destroyed; every power plant will be completely disabled—they will be engulfed in flames, explode, and will never be able to be put back into use again.” He said, “If we are willing, all of this can be done in just four short hours. But we don’t want this to happen.”

When asked by the media whether blowing up Iran’s civilian infrastructure and cutting off power supplies is meant to punish the Iranian people, Trump even made a far-fetched claim: “They are willing participants… they are willing to endure this suffering.” Earlier that day, he had also falsely claimed that the Iranian people “want to hear the sound of bombs.”

Trump says the “toll” for

U.S. to collect for passing the Strait of Hormuz

According to Xinhua News Agency, at a news briefing held at the White House on April 6, U.S. President Trump claimed that the “toll” for the Strait of Hormuz would be collected by the U.S., not by Iran.

When asked how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said reopening the Strait of Hormuz must become part of a plan to end the conflict. “A deal must be reached that I can accept, and one of the contents of that deal is to ensure the free passage of oil and all kinds of goods.”

He again claimed that the U.S. has militarily defeated Iran, so “the winner should get the spoils,” and said that the “toll” for ships passing through the strait should be charged by the U.S., not by Iran. “Why don’t we charge? We are the winners.”

Later, a spokesperson for the central headquarters of Iran’s armed forces, Major General Hatam Ambia, said in a statement toward later on the evening of the 6th that Trump’s words are full of “fantasy,” and that his rude and arrogant remarks and baseless threats cannot make up for the “humiliation” the United States has suffered in the West Asia region.

Iran responds to the U.S. proposal: refuse a temporary ceasefire

emphasize a permanent ceasefire

According to Xinhua News Agency citing Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency on April 6, Iran responded to the U.S.-proposed war-ending plan. Iran ruled out the possibility of a temporary ceasefire and emphasized that the conflict must be ended permanently.

The report said that after two weeks of “comprehensive review” by Iran’s senior leadership, Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S.’s war-ending proposal to Pakistan. Based on “past experience,” Iran rejected a ceasefire and emphasized that the war must be ended “permanently,” taking into account Iran’s interests.

The report also said the response includes 10 provisions, covering a range of Iranian demands, including ending regional conflicts, establishing a secure passage agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and lifting sanctions.

The Wall Street Journal reported on April 6, citing informed officials, that the U.S. and regional mediators are pushing a 45-day ceasefire agreement in an effort to completely end the war between the U.S. and Iran, but that the likelihood of reaching an agreement is “still slim.”

The Israeli military says it carried out airstrikes on Iran’s largest petrochemical facilities

According to Xinhua News Agency, Israel’s Defense Forces said in a statement on April 6 that on that day it carried out airstrikes on a large petrochemical integrated facility in Iran’s southern Asalūyeh area. The statement said that facility is Iran’s largest petrochemical complex.

The statement said that the Israeli military struck two major petrochemical complexes in Iran, dealing a blow to more than 85% of Iran’s petrochemical product export capacity.

The statement said that the facilities related to Asalūyeh include key infrastructure for producing materials such as explosives and ballistic missile propellants. They are an important raw-material supply hub for Iran’s missile industry. The Israeli military will continue to increase strikes on Iran’s core weapon-production infrastructure, aiming to cause “broad and sustained damage” to its military manufacturing capabilities.

Earlier on April 6, Israel’s Defense Minister Katz said that Israel’s airstrikes hit Iran’s largest petrochemical facility. According to Iranian media reports on the day, the petrochemical plants in Iran’s Bushehr Province—Asalūyeh and South Pars—were “attacked by the enemy forces,” and reports said several explosions were heard. Tasnim News Agency quoted local officials as saying that the United States and Israel attacked here again, and that Iran’s petrochemical production installations in Asalūyeh were hit and damaged. Investigations are underway into the extent of the damage, with no reports of casualties so far.

Iranian forces say they struck U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

According to Xinhua News Agency, Iran’s Islamic Republic Armed Forces said in an announcement on April 6 that drones were used to strike U.S. military bases in the Haiel Jiz oasis in Saudi Arabia and helicopter bases in Udayri, Kuwait.

Iran’s Islamic Republic Armed Forces later also released satellite images showing the aftermath of strikes on U.S. helicopter bases in Udayri. The images showed that eight targets at the base were hit, including residential buildings, equipment storage facilities, and helicopter maintenance hangars.

British maritime analytics company:

Dual north-south “channels” appear for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

According to Xinhua News Agency, on April 6, Warnord, a maritime analytics company headquartered in the UK, said that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has shifted to a “dual-channel system,” consisting of a northern channel controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a new southern channel along the coast of Oman.

The company’s analytical report shows that on April 5, a total of 11 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, including 3 entering and 8 exiting. All entering vessels were tankers. The exiting vessels included tankers and cargo ships. The distribution of exiting volume across the two routes was as follows: 5 vessels passed through the northern channel, and 3 vessels chose the southern channel.

The report said the northern channel still focuses on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps control near Larak Island. At the same time, a southern channel formed along the coast of Oman allows vessels to travel outside the original controlled areas. The report believes that the recent evolution in strait traffic patterns shows that military control and emerging diplomatic coordination mechanisms are operating in parallel.

The data shows that on April 2, after the southern channel opened, 3 vessels passed through it, including 2 super-large tankers and 1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. This was the first time an LNG carrier had passed since the fighting began. From April 3 to 5, the vessels passing through the southern channel were 2, 4, and 3 respectively. The report believes that “the development pace of the shipping route indicates it has rapidly upgraded from limited early use into standardized, coordinated navigation routes.”

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