Iran's FM Presents 5 Conditions for Permanent War End — Rejects 'Ceasefire' Framing

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly laid out Tehran's five conditions for a permanent end to the war on April 1: (1) Full and immediate halt to all US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory; (2) Verified and legally binding guarantees Iran will not be attacked again; (3) Payment of war reparations; (4) Ceasefire across all fronts — including proxy groups (Hezbollah, Houthis, PMF); and (5) Recognition of Iran's claimed sovereignty rights over the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi rejected the word 'ceasefire' as implying a temporary pause rather than a permanent resolution, stating Iran's goal is 'a comprehensive and permanent end to the war with guarantees.' The Hill and The Jerusalem Post reported US intel assessed Iran 'unwilling to negotiate' on these terms as presented.