Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal to end the war, insisting any ceasefire will occur only on its own terms and timeline, according to a senior political-security official speaking to state-run Press TV on Wednesday.
The official said Tehran had dismissed the U.S. initiative, stressing that an end to what it described as an “imposed war” would depend solely on conditions set by the Islamic Republic.
Iran has instead presented its own framework for ending the conflict, outlining five key conditions. These include a complete halt to what it called “aggression and assassinations.”
Tehran also demanded the establishment of concrete mechanisms to prevent the war from being reimposed, alongside clearly defined and guaranteed payments of damages and reparations.
Further conditions include ending hostilities across all fronts and among all “resistance groups” operating throughout the region.
The official additionally emphasised the need for international recognition and guarantees of Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. had earlier submitted a 15-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict, according to a report published on Tuesday.
The New York Times, citing two officials briefed on the diplomacy, said the proposal was delivered via Pakistan and outlined steps addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, as well as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since 28 February, reportedly killing more than 1,340 people, including then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets, causing casualties, damaging infrastructure and disrupting global markets and aviation.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
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Kyrgyzstan is seeking to boost fuel imports from China as it looks to diversify supplies and reduce the risks of its heavy reliance on Russia.
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Uzbekistan could lose up to $1.5 billion if escalating Middle East tensions disrupt vital trade and logistics routes through Iran, putting pressure on supply chains and the wider economy.
Azerbaijan has summoned Russia’s ambassador in Baku over recent Russian media comments it described as insulting, provocative and threatening towards the country, its people and leadership.
Israel and the United States have agreed to establish two working groups on Gaza’s future as Washington pushes to turn a fragile ceasefire into a broader political and security arrangement.
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