Iran Rejects “Excessive” US Ceasefire Plan, Says War Will End on Its Terms

Iran on Wednesday rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the ongoing war, saying it will only agree to end the conflict on its own terms and timeline, according to Iranian state-linked media and international reports.

The response signals that Tehran is not prepared to accept a temporary pause in fighting, instead insisting on a broader end to the war conditioned on its strategic demands. While an Iranian official described the proposal as “not positive,” reports indicated it remains under review, suggesting diplomatic channels have not been fully closed.

“Iran does not accept a ceasefire. Fundamentally, entering such a process with those who have violated their commitments is not logical,” a source told the semi-official Fars News Agency. The outlet also reported that “The Islamic Republic of Iran insists on the fulfillment of its strategic objectives in confronting the hostile front,” adding that “Only if those objectives are achieved would an end to the war — not merely a ceasefire — be possible.”

Iranian state broadcaster Press TV, citing an unnamed official, reported that Tehran “will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” and “will not allow US Trump to dictate the timing of the end of the war.” The official described the American proposal as “excessive.”

According to those reports, Iran outlined five conditions for ending the war: a full halt to what it described as “aggression and assassinations,” concrete guarantees that conflict will not be imposed on Iran again, clearly defined war reparations and compensation, a complete end to fighting across all fronts including Iran-backed groups in the region, and international recognition of Iran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. proposal, conveyed to Tehran through Pakistan, outlined a 15-point framework aimed at de-escalation. According to reports, it included partial sanctions relief, limits on Iran’s missile program, and a rollback of its nuclear activities under international monitoring. It also proposed a temporary ceasefire of approximately one month to allow for formal negotiations.

Despite rejecting the framework publicly, Iranian officials indicated that communication continues through intermediary channels. Reuters reported that Tehran’s initial response was “not positive,” while noting the proposal had not been definitively ruled out.

Iran also stated that its military operations would continue until its conditions are met, reinforcing its position that the war will end only on terms set in Tehran.