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Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed peace proposal as too demanding and instead outlined five conditions it says must be met before any war-ending agreement can move forward, according to Iranian state media.
The response adds fresh strain to already fragile diplomatic efforts as Washington continues pushing for a ceasefire and indirect talks, while Tehran signals it is not prepared to halt hostilities on terms it views as one-sided.
According to reports carried by Iranian state outlets, Tehran's demands include a full stop to military aggression, guarantees that future attacks will not be repeated, compensation for war-related losses, and an end to conflict across all regional fronts involving allied resistance groups.
Iran also reportedly wants formal recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow but strategically vital waterway that handles a significant share of the world's oil shipments.
That condition is likely to be especially contentious for Washington and its allies, given the global energy and security stakes tied to the passage.
The latest developments come after reports that Iran received a 15-point proposal from the United States through Pakistan, which is said to be serving as an intermediary. While the plan has not been publicly released, earlier reporting suggested it includes dismantling Iran's nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
Iranian officials, however, appear to view the offer as unacceptable in its current form.
One Iranian source cited by state media said entering a ceasefire process would make little sense with parties it believes have already broken prior understandings. The same source reportedly said Tehran intends to secure its strategic objectives before seriously considering an end to the fighting.
The diplomatic standoff is unfolding as the Pentagon confirms additional U.S. ground troop deployments to the Middle East, though officials have not disclosed where those forces are being sent.
For now, the gap between both sides appears wide, with diplomacy still alive on paper but far from producing a breakthrough.
