‘Will Continue War…’: Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal; sets condition for talks

Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, saying it will continue the war until its conditions are met, while insisting that any diplomatic talks must be free from threats and military pressure.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 6 April 2026, 9:18 PM IST

Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal (Image: Internet)

Tehran: Iran has ruled out a temporary ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, stating that any pause in hostilities would be counterproductive.

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran had already conveyed its position through intermediaries and made it clear that earlier proposals, including those from Washington, were unacceptable.

Talks Only on Iran’s Terms

Baghaei emphasised that Iran is not opposed to ending the war but would only engage in negotiations based on its own conditions. He said previous US proposals, including a reported multi-point plan, were “excessive” and lacked logic.

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He added that Iran’s response includes a set of demands focusing on ending regional conflict, ensuring secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions, and rebuilding affected infrastructure.

Tehran has outlined a set of key demands, including:

• A permanent end to the war on all theatres in the Middle East, including Lebanon and Gaza, with guarantees.  
• The dismantling of all US bases in the Persian Gulf.
• Implementation of a new transit protocol that recognizes Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz and allows Iran to collect tolls.
• The lifting of economic sanctions on Iran.
• Acknowledging Iran’s right to peaceful uranium enrichment per its inherent right under the NPT and the United Nations charter.
• The paying of reparations for economic damages suffered during the war.

Diplomacy ‘Incompatible with Threats’

Iran reiterated that diplomacy cannot take place under military pressure. Baghaei criticised threats of attacks on infrastructure, stating that negotiations are incompatible with ultimatums or warnings of war crimes.

The remarks follow recent statements by Donald Trump, who warned of potential strikes if Iran fails to comply with US demands, including reopening key maritime routes.

Military Signals Readiness for Prolonged Conflict

Iranian military officials have also indicated readiness for a prolonged conflict. Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said operations would continue as long as political leadership deems necessary.

He added that Iran aims to ensure long-term security outcomes from the conflict, signalling no immediate willingness to de-escalate without firm guarantees.

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Warning of Escalation

Separately, armed forces spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that Iran would intensify its response if attacks on civilian targets persist. He said any further strikes could trigger retaliation on a significantly larger scale.

The developments highlight a deepening standoff, with both diplomatic and military signals suggesting that a resolution remains distant despite ongoing backchannel efforts.