Iran has set out five clear conditions for ending the ongoing conflict, rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal and signalling that any deal will only happen on its terms. The response, conveyed through diplomatic channels, comes as efforts continue to broker a pause in hostilities through regional intermediaries. Tehran has described the latest proposal as an attempt to increase pressure rather than move towards peace, and has insisted that guarantees on security, reparations and regional commitments must come before any agreement to halt the fighting.
Iran Sets Five Conditions
Iranian officials said Tehran would agree to end the war only if the following conditions are met:
- A complete halt to what it described as aggression and targeted assassinations against Iran.
- Firm and verifiable guarantees that the war will not be imposed again on the Islamic Republic.
- Clear and legally defined payment of war damages and reparations.
- An end to hostilities across all fronts, including those involving resistance groups aligned with Iran in the region.
- Recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran said is its natural and legal right and a guarantee that the other side will honour its commitments.
Iran has described the latest proposal, delivered through what it called a friendly regional intermediary, as a move that risks raising tensions rather than reducing them.
Talks Through Pakistan, Deal Still Uncertain
Pakistan recently conveyed a set of ceasefire-related proposals from the United States to Iran as part of efforts to open a channel for negotiations. The move raised hopes of a temporary halt in fighting, but Iran’s response suggests that a breakthrough remains unlikely in the near term.
Officials familiar with the discussions said Washington is exploring a framework that could begin with a short ceasefire followed by wider talks, while Israel is believed to be cautious about any agreement that could limit its military operations.
With Tehran now placing strict conditions on the table, the chances of an early deal remain uncertain, even as regional powers continue efforts to prevent further escalation.
Amidst the intensifying Middle East conflict, Iran has officially rejected a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States, delivered via Pakistani intermediaries on March 25, 2026.
Tehran’s state media (Press TV) stated that the war will only end on Iran’s own terms and timeline, dismissing the U.S. proposal as "excessive" and disconnected from the reality of the battlefield.
Iran’s 5 Conditions for Ending the War
A senior Iranian political-security official outlined the following specific demands that must be met before a ceasefire:
Cessation of Aggression: A complete and permanent halt to all military "aggression and assassinations" by the U.S. and Israel.
Guarantees Against Future War: The establishment of concrete, enforceable international mechanisms to ensure the conflict is not "reimposed" on Iran in the future.
War Reparations: Guaranteed and clearly defined payment for war damages and reparations caused by the strikes since February 28.
Regional End to Hostilities: The conclusion of the war across all fronts, including for all "resistance groups" (allied militias) involved throughout the region.
Sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz: International recognition and guarantees regarding Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. 15-Point Proposal (Rejected by Iran)
The rejected American plan, backed by the Trump administration, reportedly focused on long-term security constraints in exchange for sanctions relief:
Nuclear Dismantlement: Dismantling existing nuclear capabilities (Natanz, Fordo, Isfahan) and handing over 60% enriched uranium stockpiles to the IAEA.
Missile Limits: Strict limits on the range and quantity of Iran's ballistic missile program.
Maritime Access: Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains an open, free maritime corridor.
Proxy Activity: An end to the funding and arming of regional proxy groups.
Current Battlefield Situation
Despite the diplomatic back-and-forth, the military escalation continues:
Recent Strikes: On March 25, the Israeli military announced wide-scale attacks on Iranian government infrastructure and naval cruise missile production sites in Tehran.
Iranian Retaliation: Iran has continued drone and missile strikes, with one notably causing a major fire at Kuwait International Airport overnight.
U.S. Troop Movements: The Pentagon is currently deploying approximately 5,000 additional Marines and elements of the 82nd Airborne Division to the region to provide "maximum flexibility."
The Iranian leadership has emphasized that "the end of the war will occur when Iran decides it should end, not when Trump envisions its conclusion."
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