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World Service,06 Apr 2026,49 mins
Iran state media reports Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal
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The state-run Iranian news agency Irna is reporting that Tehran has submitted its response to a US proposal to end the war. The response includes a rejection to a proposed ceasefire. Israel says it has hit a major Iranian petrochemical site, which it claims produces half of Iran's petrochemical output. We hear from Iranians inside the country and speak to our correspondents in Washington and Jerusalem. Donald Trump has threatened bigger attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday. We get messages from those who voted for Mr Trump. The Artemis II astronauts will pass behind the Moon later today - we explain what to expect. After Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to introduce miscarriage specific leave, we’ll speak with families about their experiences of miscarriage. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Daily life in Tehran amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz, Iran Islamic Republic Of - 06 Apr 2026. Credit: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA)
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