Iran Issues Five Ceasefire Conditions, Stating "Accept Conditions First, Then Negotiate"

Odaily News According to a report from Iran's government-controlled Press TV, Iranian government officials issued a statement mentioning that Iran has given a negative response to the U.S. proposal and insists that the war will only end on Iran's own terms and timeline. An official familiar with the details of the Iranian government stated that Iran will not allow Trump to decide when the war ends. He also emphasized Tehran's determination to continue its defense and deliver "heavy blows" to the enemy until its demands are met. The official outlined five specific conditions for Iran to agree to end the war, including:

① Complete cessation of the enemy's "aggression and assassination" operations.

② Establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that war is not imposed on Iran again.

③ Guarantee and clear definition of compensation for war damages and payment of repair costs.

④ Ending the war on all fronts and across the entire region, including all involved resistance groups.

⑤ International recognition and guarantee of Iran's sovereign rights to exercise jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has conveyed to all well-intentioned intermediaries that a ceasefire is conditional upon the acceptance of all its terms. The official emphasized: "No negotiations will take place before that," and reiterated that Iran's defensive operations will continue until the aforementioned conditions are met. (Jin10)