Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has outlined key conditions his country says must be met before the ongoing war with the United States and Israel can come to an end.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Pezeshkian said Iran would only consider ending hostilities if the United States and Israel recognise Iran’s rights, pay reparations for damages caused by their attacks, and provide firm international guarantees against any future aggression.
According to him, the conditions were reiterated during discussions with leaders of Russia and Pakistan, both of which have publicly condemned the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.
“Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime and the US—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression,” Pezeshkian wrote.
The conflict, which has rapidly escalated into one of the most dangerous confrontations in the Middle East in recent years, began 12 days ago when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic targets.
Media reports indicate that more than 1,300 Iranians have been killed since the fighting began, while hundreds more have sustained injuries amid widespread destruction of infrastructure.
Among the victims of the American and Israeli bombardment is Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whose death has further inflamed tensions within the region.
In one of the deadliest incidents of the war, over 160 schoolgirls were reportedly killed after a missile struck their school, sparking international outrage and calls for an independent investigation.
A United States military probe into the strike later confirmed that the missile was fired by US forces, according to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday.
Despite Washington’s claims that its military campaign has effectively crippled Iran’s armed forces—destroying much of the country’s air force, navy, and large portions of its missile infrastructure—Iran has continued to launch waves of missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory and American interests across the Middle East.
The conflict has also had significant global economic implications. Iranian authorities have moved to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage through which nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply is transported.
The disruption has already triggered a surge in global oil prices, with the effects being felt in several countries, including Nigeria, where petrol prices have begun to rise sharply amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions.
Analysts warn that unless urgent diplomatic efforts succeed in de-escalating the crisis, the war could spiral into a broader regional conflict with far-reaching economic and humanitarian consequences.
