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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined Tehran’s conditions for ending the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, saying any resolution must recognise Iran’s rights, include reparations and guarantee the country will not face future attacks.
In a message posted on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Pezeshkian said the war could only end if a set of clear demands were met.
“The only way to end this war — ignited by the Zionist regime & US— is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression,” he wrote.
Pezeshkian said he had conveyed the same position during telephone conversations with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan as part of Tehran’s diplomatic outreach during the conflict.
His remarks come as fighting between Iran and US-Israeli forces enters its second week, with no sign of a ceasefire and tensions spreading across the Middle East.
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of launching the conflict through a series of strikes, while Washington and its allies say their campaign is aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities and regional influence.
Tehran has repeatedly said it is committed to regional stability but insists that any end to the hostilities must involve accountability for what it calls acts of aggression against the country.