{
  "id": 2961486,
  "title": "Senior in Iran's Basij says US was 'forced' to ask for ceasefire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/senior-in-irans-basij-says-us-was-forced-to-ask-for-ceasefire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/senior-irans-basij-says-us-was-forced-ask-ceasefire"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iran's Basij paramilitary unit head, Hossein Taeb, stated that the US was forced to request a ceasefire during the ongoing war, rather than Iran initiating the request. Taeb claimed that Iran presented a document through negotiations, but the US could not tolerate it for 60 days, leading to its violation. He further highlighted Iran's armed forces' steadfastness during the conflict, emphasizing the US military's weaknesses. According to Taeb, America deployed its full resources, anticipating a swift resolution within three days to six weeks. Regarding the truce discussions, Taeb asserted that Iran maintained its resolve and did not seek negotiations, whereas the US was the one that initiated the talks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Supposed ceasefire: Iran steps up weapons smuggling to Hezbollah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/supposed-ceasefire-iran-steps-up-weapons-smuggling-to-hezbollah",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:24:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}