According to a report in the "New York Times", Tehran rejected an American proposal for a cease-fire brokered by the Prime Minister of Iraq • In Iran they make it clear that they will not agree to a temporary deal that does not regulate control of the Strait of Hormuz • Foreign Minister Araqchi: "The problem is the illogical American approach" • In Iran they are preparing for an escalation and are threatening to attack Tel Aviv and close the Strait of Bab al-Mandab