“An Iranian official said Tehran will only agree to end the war on its own terms and at a time it chooses,” the official added.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday that Iran’s initial response to the US proposal to end the war has not been “positive,” adding that Tehran is still reviewing the plan.
The official confirmed that Iran’s initial reply has been sent to Pakistan to be forwarded to Washington.
This comes after Pakistan delivered the US proposal to Iran, according to a senior Iranian source, though the location for any potential talks between Tehran and Washington to resolve the conflict has not yet been determined.
However, Iran’s state-owned broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday that Tehran had issued a negative response to a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with the country.
“An official familiar with the proposal, speaking exclusively to Press TV, stated that Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the timing of the war’s conclusion,” the report said.
The official added, “Tehran will end the war only on its own terms and when its conditions are met.”
Citing previous negotiations in the spring and winter of 2025, the official noted that the US carried out military operations against Iran during both rounds, the broadcaster said.
“Tehran has therefore regarded the latest offer, delivered through a friendly regional intermediary, as a tactic to escalate tensions and has responded negatively,” Press TV reported.
The official also outlined five specific conditions under which Iran would consider ending the war.
- A complete cessation of “aggression and assassinations.”
- The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure the war is never reimposed on Iran.
- Guaranteed and clearly defined compensation for war damages and reparations.
- The formal conclusion of the conflict across all fronts, including all resistance groups in the region.
- International recognition and guarantees of Iran’s sovereign authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
Two days ago, the Financial Times reported that Pakistan is positioning itself as the primary mediator seeking to broker an end to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, according to Reuters, which cited two sources briefed on the call.
The newspaper also noted that senior Pakistani officials were facilitating back-channel communications between Tehran, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
The White House also confirmed that President Trump spoke with Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Meanwhile, CNN reported that Pakistan may host a meeting between the United States and Iran later this week, based on a proposal currently under consideration. The report added that US Vice President JD Vance could attend the proposed talks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to X, stating that Islamabad is prepared to host discussions between the US and Iran to help resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
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