Iran Rejects U.S. War Plan, Sets Conditions for Ceasefire

TEHRAN (DTD) – Iran has turned down a U.S.-backed proposal intended to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that it alone will decide the timing and conditions of any ceasefire.

According to state broadcaster Press TV, a senior political and security official confirmed that Tehran had issued a negative response, indicating no immediate intention to stop military operations.

The official made it clear that Iran would not allow Donald Trump to influence when the conflict should conclude, stressing that any halt in fighting would depend entirely on Iran’s own terms being met.

“Iran will end the war on its own terms and at a time of its choosing,” the official said, reinforcing the country’s stance.

This comes after reports that Pakistan had relayed a U.S. proposal to Tehran, while diplomatic efforts are also considering possible talks in Pakistan or Türkiye to help reduce tensions in the Gulf region.

Despite ongoing behind-the-scenes diplomacy, the Iranian official reiterated Tehran’s determination to continue its military campaign, warning that significant strikes would persist against its adversaries until its demands are satisfied.

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The report added that Washington has been pursuing negotiations through various diplomatic channels, but Iran views these proposals as impractical and disconnected from what it sees as U.S. setbacks on the ground.

Iran has outlined a set of key conditions for ending the conflict.

These include an immediate halt to what it described as aggression and targeted killings, firm guarantees to prevent future attacks, and compensation for war-related damages.

Tehran has also called for an end to hostilities across all fronts, including those involving allied groups in the region, as well as international recognition of its sovereign authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The stance highlights the challenges facing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict, as both sides remain far apart on the terms of a potential settlement.

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António Guterres has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is spiraling “out of control,” urging an immediate end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy. The UN chief stressed that the war has “gone too far,” highlighting rising civilian casualties, growing humanitarian suffering, and the risk of a wider regional escalation.

He reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis and called on all parties to halt fighting and engage in serious negotiations to prevent further instability.

Meanwhile, Iran has indicated it is still reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, even as tensions remain high and diplomatic efforts continue through multiple channels.

Despite calls for de-escalation, fighting has persisted across the region, raising concerns over humanitarian impacts, displacement, and disruptions to global energy supplies.