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Iran Sets Tough Conditions to End War, Rejects U.S. Plan and Demands Reparations and Hormuz Control
Tehran has laid out sweeping conditions to end the war, rejecting a U.S.-backed proposal and insisting on reparations, regional ceasefires, and control over key waterways—raising doubts about any near-term peace deal.
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By Aurax Desk — Updated March 25, 2026
Control of the Strait of Hormuz remains central to Iran’s terms for ending the war.
Iran has outlined a hardline set of demands to end the ongoing war, rejecting a U.S.-backed peace proposal and insisting that any ceasefire must come on its own terms.
According to multiple reports, Tehran has dismissed Washington’s 15-point plan as unrealistic, instead presenting its own conditions for ending hostilities. Central to Iran’s position is a demand for a complete halt to U.S. and Israeli military operations, alongside guarantees that future attacks will not resume.
Among the most consequential demands is Iran’s insistence on recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global النفط transit route through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. Tehran has also called for financial reparations for war damage, signaling it expects compensation as part of any settlement.
Image of Tehran Skyline: Iranian leadership has rejected U.S. proposals and outlined its own conditions for peace.
Iran’s conditions extend beyond its own territory. Officials have made clear that any agreement must include an end to Israeli operations against its regional allies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon. This reflects Tehran’s broader strategy of tying the conflict to its wider network of influence across the Middle East.
The Iranian leadership has also drawn firm red lines on its military and strategic capabilities. Its missile program and regional alliances are viewed as non-negotiable, with officials rejecting calls to dismantle them as part of any deal.
These demands stand in sharp contrast to the U.S. proposal, which reportedly calls for Iran to dismantle key parts of its nuclear program, halt uranium enrichment, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping, and withdraw support from allied groups.
Iran insists its missile program remains non-negotiable in any agreement.
Energy security and oil routes are at the heart of the conflict’s global impact.
Despite ongoing indirect diplomacy through intermediaries, both sides appear far apart. Iranian officials have framed the U.S. proposal as a “wishlist,” arguing it ignores battlefield realities and seeks concessions without guarantees. Meanwhile, Tehran has signaled it is willing to continue fighting until its conditions are met.
The war, now weeks into escalation, has already disrupted global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict. Analysts say Iran’s maximalist demands may be designed not only to shape negotiations but also to strengthen its leverage on the battlefield and in future talks.
With neither side showing signs of backing down, the gap between Washington’s proposal and Tehran’s demands suggests that any resolution remains distant—leaving the prospect of prolonged conflict firmly on the table.
Sources: The Hill, NPR, Reuters, AP News