Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined conditions for ending the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, insisting that any ceasefire must be backed by international guarantees preventing further attacks on the country.
In a message posted Wednesday on X, Pezeshkian stated that lasting peace would only be possible if global assurances are put in place to permanently halt military strikes against Iran.
He also called for financial reparations and stressed that Iran’s “legitimate rights” must be acknowledged as part of any settlement.
While the Iranian leader did not clearly define the rights he was referring to, analysts of Iranian politics suggest the statement may be linked to the recent leadership transition following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The leadership position has reportedly been taken over by Mojtaba Khamenei, whose emergence as the country’s new religious leader and head of state has generated international reactions.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump criticised the development, saying he was “not happy” about Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment.
“I don’t believe he can live in peace,” Trump said, without elaborating further on the remark.
Iran demands guarantees, reparations to end war