Days after the Israel-US-Iranian war and disruption in West Asia, Iran has highlighted three conditions under which it says it would halt the ongoing war. Iranian President Masuod Pezeshkian said that he is considering stopping the war if the core demands are met, which focus on recognition of Iran’s rights, compensation for war damages, and a guarantee that the war attack would not unfold in the future.
Amidst the three, the first condition put by Iran is that of the recognition of Iran’s political sovereignty and that of its rights to pursue peaceful technological and nuclear development without being subjected to external pressure, respecting Iran’s independence and strategic decisions. This demand is followed by the payment of war reparations for the damages caused by the military strikes in the war, as claimed by Iran. Thoughts of civilians were affected, which included residential areas, economic infrastructures, and public buildings. The government of Iran has said those who are responsible for the attack must be compensated for the destruction it has caused.
The other condition that Iran has put forward is that of the guarantee that another war would not unfold in the future, causing destruction and widespread loss. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions following recent military confrontations involving the United States and Israel. Iran has accused both countries of carrying out coordinated strikes on its territory, a claim that has further escalated the conflict and raised fears of a wider regional war.
The Israel-Iran conflict escalated sharply in late February 2026 after Israel, with support from the United States, launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran on February 28. The strikes targeted more than 500 Iranian military sites, including air defense systems, missile launchers, naval vessels, and alleged nuclear facilities across western and central Iran. Israeli forces reportedly deployed around 200 fighter jets and dropped nearly 1,200 bombs during the operation.
The attack followed weeks of mounting tensions. Israel declared a state of emergency, mobilized tens of thousands of reservists, and warned Iranian civilians living near potential targets to evacuate. Iran responded with ballistic missiles and drone strikes, while allied groups such as Hezbollah launched attacks against Israeli targets. Strikes were also reported on Israeli cities, US military bases in the region, and shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran briefly blocked, raising concerns over global energy supplies.
By mid-March 2026, the confrontation had widened beyond the two countries, drawing in fronts across Lebanon, Iraq, and several Gulf states. The escalating hostilities pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel following attacks on energy infrastructure and fears of prolonged disruption to supply routes. With both sides vowing to intensify military operations, there were few signs of immediate de-escalation.
