US-Iran Conflict: Mediators Propose 10-Day Halt In Strikes, Urge Revival Of Ceasefire Deal
US-Iran Conflict: Mediators Propose 10-Day Halt In Strikes, Urge Revival Of Ceasefire Deal Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 17:37 IST Mediators propose a
US-Iran Conflict: Mediators Propose 10-Day Halt In Strikes, Urge Revival Of Ceasefire Deal Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 17:37 IST Mediators propose a 10-day halt to strikes, urging revival of ceasefire between Iran and US. Tehran has confirmed diplomatic exchanges. Smoke rises following Israeli controlled-explosions in the village of Kfar Tibnit as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on July 18, 2026. (AFP photo) US-Iran War: As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate, mediators have proposed a 10-day halt to the strikes and urged the revival of the interim ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict, Reuters reported. The interim deal was reached last month and has now crumbled as both sides continue to trade fire. This comes after Tehran stated on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with Washington via mediators were underway despite US military strikes on the Islamic Republic. “We have been informed by mediators, we have received messages — without going into details — but the main point is that the diplomatic apparatus has been active in recent days and ideas have been conveyed to us by certain mediators," Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran, AFP reported.
Follow for live updates US-Iran Trade Fire Earlier in the day, the US attacked several locations in Iran’s southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only civilian nuclear plant, according to state media. “A few minutes ago, several locations in Bushehr city were hit by American enemy’s projectiles," said Bushehr governor Mohammad Mozaffari, as quoted by official state news agency IRNA. While Iran carried out retaliatory attacks in several Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait. Explosions were heard in the Bahraini capital Manama on Monday morning after air raid sirens were triggered. ‘Won’t Allow Hormuz Strait To Be Used To Threaten Iran’ Further, Iran said on Monday that it would not allow its adversaries to use the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to threaten the country’s security, as tensions with the US continue over the future of the crucial waterway. “We must not allow this waterway to be misused again to threaten Iran’s security and national interests," Baghaei said at the press conference.
He added that Iran was “determined to take the necessary measures" to safeguard its sovereignty. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will a 10-day halt truly de-escalate US-Iran tensions? Mediators have proposed a 10-day halt to strikes to de-escalate US-Iran tensions and revive a ceasefire deal. Tehran has confirmed diplomatic exchanges are underway via mediators. What are the long-term implications of this conflict? The conflict risks becoming a prolonged, unstable stalemate or "frozen conflict" due to unresolved core issues like Iran's nuclear program. Could the ceasefire deal be revived successfully? Mediators are proposing a 10-day halt to strikes and urging the revival of the interim ceasefire deal between Iran and the US. Tehran has confirmed ongoing diplomatic exchanges via mediators. About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry.
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