Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Tehran has the necessary will to bring the ongoing war with Israel and the United States to an end, but is seeking firm guarantees that such a conflict will not happen again in the future.
In a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, António Costa, Pezeshkian said that Iran is ready to end hostilities if essential conditions are met particularly guarantees to prevent the repetition of aggression against the country.
“We possess the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met especially the guarantees required to prevent repetition of the aggression,” Pezeshkian said, according to a statement released by his office.
Proposal and Conditions
Pezeshkian’s remarks came after Tehran presented a five point counterproposal in response to a 15 point U.S. plan for ending the war. The Iranian proposal similarly stresses the cessation of what Tehran describes as “aggression” and calls for mechanisms that would assure neither the United States nor Israel returns to war.
Overview of the Conflict
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched a series of attacks on Iranian territory that resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader and prompted retaliatory strikes by Tehran. The violence has since spread to various parts of the Middle East, involving missile and drone exchanges and raising global concerns about regional stability.
International Diplomacy
European Union leaders have expressed concern about the escalating conflict and its broader economic and political repercussions. In the conversation with Pezeshkian, Costa emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and protecting civilians.
What Comes Next?
While Pezeshkian’s statement signals a willingness from Tehran to seek peace, the demand for guarantees against future aggression sets a high bar for negotiations. Analysts say that any durable cessation of hostilities will require meaningful diplomatic engagement from all parties involved, especially the United States and Israel.
