Iran sets conditions for ending war, rejects US proposal
Iran outlines five demands for ceasefire, insisting conflict will end only on its own terms despite Washington’s push for talks
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Iran has rejected a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, setting out a series of conditions it says must be met before any ceasefire can be considered.
A senior political and security official, speaking to Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV, said Tehran would not accept what it described as externally imposed timelines for ending the war.
“Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” the official said, signalling the country’s intention to continue military operations until its demands are fulfilled.
The comments come amid intensified regional tensions following weeks of exchanges involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Five conditions for ceasefire
According to the official, Iran has communicated through intermediaries that any move towards ending the war would depend on five key conditions.
These include an immediate halt to what Tehran describes as aggression and targeted killings, guarantees to prevent future attacks, and the payment of compensation for war-related damages.
Iran is also calling for an end to hostilities across all fronts involving allied groups in the region, as well as recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway for global energy supplies.
The official said these demands build on earlier positions presented during previous rounds of indirect talks.
Distrust over past negotiations
Tehran remains sceptical about US intentions, the official added, pointing to earlier negotiations in 2025 which Iran believes did not lead to meaningful dialogue.
Those efforts, the source said, were followed by military escalation, reinforcing Tehran’s view that diplomatic overtures may not reflect genuine attempts at de-escalation.
The latest proposal, reportedly conveyed through a regional intermediary, has therefore been dismissed by Iran as insufficient and out of step with current realities on the ground.
Continued military posture
Despite calls for restraint, the official indicated that Iran’s military operations would continue.
The country has carried out multiple waves of strikes targeting US and Israeli-linked assets in the region, in what it describes as retaliatory action.
At the same time, Washington has been seeking to revive diplomatic engagement, including through regional partners, in an effort to curb further escalation.
Regional and global concerns
The conflict has raised concerns about wider instability across the Middle East, particularly given the involvement of multiple actors and the strategic importance of key shipping routes.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes, remains a focal point in the standoff, with any disruption likely to have global economic implications.
For now, both sides appear entrenched in their positions, with no immediate indication of a breakthrough in efforts to bring the conflict to an end.
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