Iran has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday, insisting that any ceasefire would only be on its terms and timelines.“Iran says it will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” the official said, adding that Tehran will continue its military response and strike “heavily” until its demands are met.The Tehran official said Washington was negotiating through multiple diplomatic channels, but described its proposals as “excessive” and disconnected from battlefield realities. The latest US proposal, made through a regional mediator, was rejected as an attempt to escalate tensions rather than resolve them.Here are the demands put forward by the Iranian official:
- Prohibition on attacks and killings: Tehran has demanded a complete halt to “aggression and killings” by its opponents.
- Guarantee against future war: Iran has called for concrete mechanisms to ensure that conflict is not imposed on the country again.
- War Damage Compensation: Tehran is demanding guaranteed and clearly defined payments for war damages and compensation.
- End of conflict on all fronts: Iran has stressed that any deal must include a cessation of hostilities on all fronts in the region and between allied groups.
- Sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz: The official said Iran wants international recognition and guarantee of its sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz.
“There will be no talks before that,” the official said. He stressed that the military operation will continue until these conditions are met. “The war will end when Iran decides it must end, not when Trump imagines it ending,” the official said.The comments come as fighting continues between Iran and Israel with US involvement, with attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure and missile launches by Tehran in response. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has also disrupted global energy supplies, increasing the urgency of diplomatic efforts.Meanwhile, the US’s 15-point proposal reportedly includes restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs as well as restrictions on regional activities in exchange for sanctions relief and support for civilian nuclear development.Read more: What’s in Trump’s 15-point plan to end the war with Iran?Iranian military officials have reacted sharply to Washington’s stance. Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zolfgari said it appeared President Donald Trump was “talking to himself.” He said, “If the one claiming to be a global superpower could have done so, it would have got out of this mess already. Don’t frame your defeat as a compromise. The era of your empty promises is over.”With both sides taking firm stances, prospects for a near-term solution remain uncertain.