Iran sets fresh terms for ceasefire after rejecting Trump-backed proposal

IRAN has outlined a new set of demands aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict, following its rejection of a ceasefire proposal supported by the Donald Trump administration.

Authorities in Tehran are insisting on key conditions, including full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to what they describe as aggression by the United States and Israel. The position was reinforced in a statement shared by Iran’s Consulate General in Mumbai on X, stressing that the country will decide when the war ends and under what terms.

According to Iranian officials, the counteroffer contains five core requirements: a complete cessation of hostilities, guarantees against a repeat of the conflict, compensation for war-related damages, an end to fighting across all fronts involving allied resistance groups, and recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The demands align with remarks from an unnamed official cited by an Iranian state broadcaster, who warned that Tehran would continue launching significant strikes across the region, The Hill reported.

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In recent developments, Iran has targeted Kuwait International Airport and other locations in Persian Gulf states, even as President Donald Trump had earlier announced a temporary halt to attacks on Iranian energy facilities.

Israel has also escalated tensions, launching fresh airstrikes that signal its intention to sustain military operations.

Trump’s earlier 15-point ceasefire framework reportedly proposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear activities, conditional access to the Strait of Hormuz, limits on missile development, and potential sanctions relief.

Iran clarified that its latest conditions differ from those discussed during a second round of nuclear negotiations held in Geneva on February 27, just a day before hostilities began. Although the talks showed some progress, they ultimately ended without an agreement.

Diplomatic efforts are continuing, with Tehran reportedly inviting U.S. Vice President JD Vance for further negotiations, citing dissatisfaction with the roles played by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and former adviser Jared Kushner. Meanwhile, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are expected to act as mediators in renewed talks.

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On the military front, the Pentagon is said to be preparing the deployment of about 2,000 troops from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions in the region.

Analysts say if the control of Strait of Hormuz is given to the Middle East nation, it would wield significant powers to change world’s economic trajectory. Similarly, they add that Iran also wants to seize the opportunity to stop Israel’s attack on Lebanon and Hezbollah, its allies in the region.