Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian sets three conditions to end war with US and Israel

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran is committed to peace. He also set three conditions for ending the war. He said that the conflict was started by the Jewish regime and the US and that it can only end if Iran's rights are recognized.

Talking with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan

In a post on the social media platform X, Pezeshkian said that he has spoken with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan and reiterated Iran's commitment to peace in the region. He further stated that the only way to end this conflict is through recognition of Iran's legal rights, payment of reparations, and proven international guarantees to prevent future attacks.

In speaking with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I have reaffirmed Iran's commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this conflict, sparked by the Zionist regime and the United States, is through recognition of Iran's legal rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future attacks.

Massoud Pezeshkian, President, Iran

The Iranian President's statement comes at a time when diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting have intensified. Russia is maintaining close contact with the Iranian leadership and appealing for an end to hostilities. Meanwhile, Pezeshkian has set conditions for stopping the war, indicating that Iran is ready to stop the war but is not willing to bow to the United States and Israel. This raises the question of how Iran is speaking so strongly.

Why might Iran continue the war?

Middle East affairs expert Kabir Taneja argues that Iran will have no problem continuing the war for some time:

1. An anti-American stance, as the core principle of the revolution, will further strengthen the government's ideological position in the war. This could revive the slogan "Death to America," which has been in use since 1979.

2. The wartime Ayatollah (Supreme Leader), who fought against the US and Israel, will strengthen his base and position. Mojtaba, who became Supreme Leader after the assassination of Ali Khamenei, will use this to garner support from all factions that shape Iranian politics.

3. Finally, the IRGC has had some significant setbacks in the past, especially the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. This poses a threat to its survival as an armed group at the center of the Ayatollah's power.