Ankara: Iran has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war, asserting that any ceasefire would only occur on Tehran's own terms and timeline, as reported by a senior political-security official to the state-run Press TV on Wednesday. The official emphasized that the cessation of what Iran refers to as the 'imposed war' would be contingent upon conditions established by the Islamic Republic.

According to Anadolu Agency, Iran has laid out five specific conditions for bringing the war to an end, with a primary demand being a complete halt to 'aggression and assassinations.' Additionally, Iran insists on establishing concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on them and calls for 'guaranteed and clearly' defined payment of war damages and reparations. Tehran further demands the conclusion of the war across all fronts and includes all 'resistance groups' involved throughout the region in this settlement. Another critical stipulation from Iran is the international recognition and guarantees of its sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

The US, in an attempt to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, sent Iran a 15-point plan. The New York Times, referencing two officials briefed on the diplomacy, reported that this proposal was delivered through Pakistan. The plan outlines steps to address Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has seen US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran since February 28, resulting in over 1,340 casualties, including the death of then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran has launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, leading to casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions in global markets and aviation.