Iran FM Rejects Ceasefire, Vows 'Lesson for Ages' to US Amid Escalation

• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US ceasefire overtures, vowing to teach a "hard lesson" to enemies.
• Araghchi dismissed President Donald Trump's claims that Iran was "desperate" for a deal, stating Tehran is "stable and strong enough" to withstand the assault.
• The Minister emphasized that the current conflict is not a "war of survival" for the Islamic Republic.
• Iran has retaliated with a Hormuz blockade, launching Sejjil ballistic missiles toward Israel, and targeting USS Abraham Lincoln with drones.
• International observers warn of a dangerous "escalation trap" as Iran signals it will not accept a return to the status quo.