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Tehran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire, Tensions Escalate Amid F-15 Recovery

4/4/2026

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An unnamed source informed Fars News Agency on April 3, 2026 that Tehran rejected a 48-hour ceasefire proposed by the United States on April 1.
The rejection signals Tehran's firm stance amid rising tensions.
American forces retrieved one crew member from a downed U.S. F-15E over Iran.
The crew member is in U.S. custody and receiving medical care.

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Story summary

An unnamed source informed Fars News Agency on April 3, 2026 that Tehran rejected a 48-hour ceasefire proposed by the United States on April 1.
The rejection signals Tehran's firm stance amid rising tensions.
American forces retrieved one crew member from a downed U.S. F-15E over Iran.
The crew member is in U.S. custody and receiving medical care.