As West Asia heads towards an another escalatory spiral with US President Donald Trump's looming deadline, Iran's military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia has detailed about the country's approach on continuing the war, despite several reports and US claims of negotiations and diplomatic talks.

He said that continuing the war was not an emotional decision but was based on strategic rationality and is aimed to bring the enemy to a point of real regret.

"The aim of continuing the war is to bring the enemy to a point of real regret; this may be seen by some as an emotional approach, but in fact it is entirely based on strategic rationality," Mohammad Akraminia was quoted by Iran International.

Iran eyeing preventing future aggression

Akraminia added that the objective to go on with the war is to prevent future conflict by raising the level of deterrence where the adversaries would not risk further action against Iran.

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Deliberations on Islamabad Accord underway

The statement came after a two-step proposal for a temporary truce, followed by a complete ceasefire, has been forwarded by Pakistan to both Washington and Tehran.

The proposal seeks to open the Strait of Hormuz and immediately halt the attacks from both sides. A complete ceasefire would then follow after detailed negotiations on nuclear curbs and scrapping sanctions.

News agency Reuters, citing an Iranian official, reported that Iran has opposed opening the Strait for a temporary pause in lethal bombings and strikes.

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The official confirmed that Iran received Pakistan's proposal and was reviewing it. He added that Tehran does not like being pressurised to accept deadlines and make a decision.

According to a report by Axios, citing sources, the United States, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war.

As per the proposal, a ceasefire would be implemented immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15-20 days to finalise a broader settlement through further negotiations. The