Iran has issued a counterproposal to end the regional war on Wednesday after rejecting a ceasefire plan supported by the Trump administration.
Leaders in Tehran are seeking sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and a total cessation of what they term as aggression from the United States and Israel.
According to a statement from the Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai, Iran maintains it will end the conflict at a time of its own choosing and only upon the fulfillment of its specific conditions. The statement emphasized that the timing would not be determined by the US president.
Five conditions for ending regional hostilities
The Iranian response detailed five primary requirements for a permanent end to the war. These include the cessation of all acts of aggression and guarantees that the conflict will not recur.
Additionally, Tehran is demanding the payment of war damages and reparations, a comprehensive end to the war across all fronts involving various resistance groups, and recognized sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
These demands align with statements from an unnamed official via an Iranian state broadcaster, who warned that Tehran would continue to deliver heavy blows across the region.
The proposal comes as Iran recently targeted Kuwait International Airport and other sites in Persian Gulf nations. These actions occurred despite a temporary pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure initiated on Tuesday.
Diverging proposals and the diplomatic deadlock
The initial 15-point proposal from the Trump administration had suggested rollbacks to the Iranian nuclear program and a conditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It also included limits on missile capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
Iran has clarified that its latest demands are independent of the conditions discussed during the second round of negotiations in Geneva last month.
While US and Iranian negotiators met in late February to discuss nuclear issues in a session described as progressive, no formal agreement was reached before the commencement of strikes.
Calls for new mediators and military preparations
Tehran leaders have now requested the presence of Vice President Vance for future negotiations. This request follows allegations from Iranian officials that they were misled by previous negotiators, including the US special envoy to the Middle East and the president’s son-in-law.
In a bid to facilitate a resolution, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are expected to assist in mediating the ongoing discussions.
Amidst these diplomatic maneuvers, the Pentagon is preparing to deploy approximately 2,000 troops from the Army 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the situation remains volatile.
