Iran rejects U.S. proposal to end war, sets five demands for ceasefire

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Iran has rejected a United States proposal aimed at ending the current war, according to Iranian state media, which quoted a senior security official.

The senior official said Tehran will stop fighting only “when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met.”

The development was reported by Press TV, Iran’s state‑run broadcaster, which cited an unnamed “senior political‑security official.”

The official did not provide further details about the rank or title of the source.

According to Press TV, the official said: “Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met.”

The official also stated that Tehran sees the American proposals as “excessive.”

The broadcaster outlined five conditions that Iran has set for ending the conflict: A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the enemy; the establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic; guaranteed and clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations; the conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region and international recognition and guarantees regarding Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian officials have repeatedly stated in recent weeks that they seek a complete end to the war, not merely a temporary ceasefire.

The conditions outlined by Press TV align with Tehran’s longstanding public positions, which include demands for security guarantees and regional considerations beyond the immediate battlefield.

Press TV reported that Washington has been pursuing talks through various diplomatic channels, though it did not specify which intermediaries or formats have been used.

The rejection comes amid a broader regional conflict that has drawn in multiple actors. Iran and its allied militia networks have been engaged in hostilities with US forces and regional partners for months.

The United States has previously indicated its willingness to pursue diplomatic solutions, while maintaining military assets in the region.

Neither the White House nor the State Department immediately responded to requests for comment on the Iranian statement.

The Pentagon has recently confirmed the deployment of additional ground troops to the Middle East, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division and the 1st Brigade Combat Team.

Iran’s conditions, particularly the demand for international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping chokepoint, represent a long‑standing point of contention with the United States and other maritime powers.

Previous US administrations have asserted the right to maintain freedom of navigation through the strait, leading to periodic military standoffs.