Tehran — Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States, outlining strict conditions that must be met before any agreement to end the conflict can be considered.
According to reports from state-linked media, Iranian officials dismissed the proposal as insufficient, insisting that the country will only halt hostilities on its own terms.
“Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met… No negotiations will be held prior to that,” a senior official stated.
Iran has presented a list of demands it considers non-negotiable:
- Immediate halt to attacks and targeted killings
- Guarantees that future military action will not resume
- Payment of war reparations
- Recognition of Iran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz
- End to hostilities involving its regional allies
Officials emphasized that military operations will continue until these conditions are satisfied.
“Iran’s defensive operations will continue until its conditions are met,” the official added, describing the US proposal as “excessive.”
Despite the rejection, diplomatic backchannels appear active. Reports suggest that countries like Pakistan and Turkey may serve as neutral grounds for potential negotiations.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump indicated earlier that discussions between both sides had been “productive,” leading to a temporary pause in planned US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
“We have had very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities.”
Iran’s insistence on control over the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global oil route adds a significant geopolitical dimension to the crisis. The demand underscores Tehran’s strategic positioning and raises concerns about global energy security if tensions escalate further.
As negotiations remain uncertain, the situation continues to evolve, with both sides maintaining firm positions while leaving limited room for compromise.
