Tehran will end war only at a time of its own choosing and if its conditions are met: Baghaei
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD
Iran’s initial response to the US proposal to end the war has not been “positive”, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that Tehran is still reviewing it.
The official said that Tehran’s initial response has been delivered to Pakistan to be conveyed to Washington.
The development came after Pakistan delivered a US proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters, but the venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided.
However, Iran’s state-owned broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday that Tehran had responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on the country.
“The official with knowledge of the details of the proposal, speaking exclusively to Press TV, said Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the timing of the war’s end,” the report said.
“Tehran will end the war only at a time of its own choosing and if its conditions are met,” the report quoted official as saying.
The official drew parallels with two previous rounds of negotiations held in the spring and winter of 2025, noting that the US carried out military operations against Iran in both instances, said the broadcaster.
“Tehran has therefore categorised the latest overture, which was delivered via a friendly regional intermediary, as a ploy to heighten tensions and has responded negatively,” Press TV reports.
The official outlined five specific conditions under which Iran would agree to end the war. These include:
A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations”.
The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on Iran.
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.
International recognition and guarantees regarding Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
Two days ago, the Financial Times reported that Pakistan is positioning itself as the lead mediator trying to broker an end to the US and Israeli war against Iran.
