Iran rejects ceasefire negotiations while under Israeli attack, official says
'The Iranians informed Qatari and Omani mediators that they will only pursue serious negotiations once Iran has completed its response to the Israeli pre-emptive strikes,' said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the conflict.
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