Iranian envoy rejects term ‘ceasefire’, says attacks halted mutually – Middle East Monitor

Iran’s ambassador to Turkiye said Friday that his country does not accept the term “ceasefire” regarding the recent halt in hostilities with Israel, asserting that Iran only stopped its response after the opposing side ceased its attacks, Anadolu reports.

Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh told reporters in the Turkish capital Ankara that the recent de-escalation came at the request of the other party.

“A ceasefire was achieved at the other party’s…