The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has outlined three conditions his country says must be met to end the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Pezeshkian disclosed the conditions in a post on X on Wednesday.
According to the Iranian leader, one of the key conditions is the payment of reparations by the United States for damage caused during the conflict.
He also demanded recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights and international guarantees to prevent future attacks.
“Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression,” he wrote.
Pezeshkian said the conditions were discussed during meetings with leaders of Russia and Pakistan, both of which have criticised the attacks on Iran.
Reports indicate that more than 1,300 Iranians have been killed since the war began about 12 days ago, following airstrikes by the United States and Israel.
Iran’s retaliatory strikes have also resulted in casualties, including eight American soldiers and at least 12 people in Israel.
Among the victims of the strikes were Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and more than 160 schoolgirls were reportedly killed when a missile struck their school.
According to reports cited by The New York Times, a US military investigation confirmed that the strike on the school was carried out by American forces.
Despite claims by the United States that it has destroyed much of Iran’s air force, navy and missile capabilities, Tehran continues to launch missiles and drones at Israel and US-linked targets across the Middle East.
Iran has also reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage through which about 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply is transported.
The closure has triggered rising fuel prices globally, with countries such as Nigeria already experiencing increases in petrol prices amid the disruption to global oil supply chains.