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Mar 13, 2026

Iran Sets Conditions for Ending Conflict With U.S. and Israel

Iran Sets Conditions for Ending Conflict With U.S. and Israel

Iran’s president has outlined a series of conditions that he says must be met before the country would consider ending its escalating confrontation with the United States and Israel, as tensions across the Middle East continue to intensify.

In a message posted on social media platform X on March 12, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is willing to see the conflict come to an end — but only if several key demands are addressed.

According to Pezeshkian, the path toward de-escalation requires three main steps: recognition of what he described as Iran’s “legitimate rights,” compensation for damage caused during the conflict, and firm international guarantees that the country will not face further military attacks.

“The only way to end the current conflict, which was initiated by the United States and Israel, is to recognize Iran’s lawful rights, compensate the damage inflicted on our country, and provide strong international assurances to prevent future aggression,” Pezeshkian wrote.

The statement marks the first time the Iranian leader has publicly laid out specific conditions for ending the confrontation, which has now stretched into nearly two weeks of military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Regional Tensions Continue to Rise

Iranian officials issued the comments as hostilities across the Middle East showed little sign of slowing.

At the same time, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that Tehran would abandon any remaining restraint if the United States or Israel targeted Iranian territory in the Persian Gulf — particularly the strategic Kharg Island.

Kharg Island plays a crucial role in Iran’s oil exports and is widely viewed as a central hub in the country’s energy infrastructure. Reports from U.S. media outlets, citing American officials, have suggested that Washington has considered potential operations involving the island as tensions with Tehran escalate.

Trump Says Conflict Nearing an End

The Iranian response came shortly after remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the confrontation was approaching its final stage.

“It’s very close to the end,” Trump told reporters, suggesting that the fighting could soon wind down. “It doesn’t mean it stops immediately, but Iran will stop.”

Still, some analysts warn that expectations of a rapid conclusion may be overly optimistic. Pierre Razoux, research director at the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, said assuming the conflict would simply end by political declaration could underestimate Iran’s likely response.

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