As the United States’ and Israel’s military campaign against Iran and the latter’s retaliatory strikes move towards their third week, Iran has set three conditions for ending the war-recognition of its rights, payment of reparations, and guarantees against future aggression. 

 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran remains committed to peace but insisted the conflict can end only if its demands are accepted by Washington and Tel Aviv. He stated that the war, which Iran says was triggered by attacks from the US and Israel, would end only with firm international assurances of Iran’s security. 

 

Meanwhile, speaking at a campaign-style rally in Kentucky ahead of the November midterm elections, US President Donald Trump has said the United States intends to continue military operations, claiming Washington has gained the upper hand in the conflict. The war has already caused heavy casualties and disruption across the region, while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global oil prices sharply higher amid fears of supply disruptions.