Iran has set three conditions to end the ongoing armed conflict with the US and Israel, with President Masoud Pezeshkian announcing that the war could only end if the legitimate rights of the Islamic Republic are recognised, compensation is paid for the damage caused during the conflict and strong international guarantees are provided to ensure the Islamic Republic does not face future attacks.

President Pezeshkian mentioned the three conditions for a ceasefire on his social media account on March 11, 2026 night. He made clear that the only way to restore peace would be to ensure Iran’s legitimate rights, pay compensation and promise not to attack again in the future. Bloomberg tried to contact the US and Israeli officials following the message from the Iranian President regarding terms for a ceasefire. However, they did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

According to sources close to the President’s Office, Iran is particularly concerned Israel will attack again after the current war ends. Hence, Tehran is actively seeking to prevent further attacks by the US and Israel following a major military escalation that began on February 28, 2026. Bloomberg reported on March 12, 2026 that the top Iranian leadership was manoeuvring through a combination of diplomatic, military and internal security measures to halt the assault which has already caused significant damage to infrastructure, apart from claiming the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei (April 19, 1939 – February 28, 2026).

It may be noted that the Iranian officials, during their nuclear talks with the US ahead of the war, consistently argued that their country, as a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), enjoys a legitimate right to uranium enrichment (and to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes). In a rare first, the Iranian President has called for reparations as a condition to end the war.

Meanwhile, it is still unclear whether the US is ready to make such a promise to Iran. It is also unclear how much pressure US President Donald John Trump will be able to put on Israel to comply with Tehran’s demand.

In the initial stages of the conflict with Iran, President Trump projected that the military operation could last roughly four to five weeks. A couple of days ago, he backtracked, stressing that an end to the military operation was in sight. The US President said: “We could call it a tremendous success right now. We are very close to finishing the short-term excursion.” At the same time, he warned that the US would intensify strikes if Iran continued to threaten oil tankers exiting the Persian Gulf, stating: “We will hit them so hard that it will not be possible for them or anybody else helping them to recover that section of the world.“

Interestingly, the US, too, has suffered considerable losses in the conflict which has been going on for more than a week and a half. Citing an analysis of satellite imagery, verified videos and official statements, The New York Times reported on March 11, 2026 that Iran hit and damaged at least 17 US sites, including 11 military installations, in the Gulf Region amid the ongoing war, with a focus on radar and communications systems. According to the US daily, the damage to many of the sites is severe and will be difficult to repair. The top US officials are of the opinion that Iran’s significant capability to hit key American sites has defied expectations in the Trump Administration.

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