Iran Rejects Trump Ceasefire as 'Illogical', Sets Five Conditions to End War

Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal and dismissed President Donald Trump's reported peace plan as "illogical," underscoring widening divisions between Washington and Tehran over how to end the ongoing conflict.

According to Iran's semi-official FARS News Agency, citing an informed source, Tehran will not accept a ceasefire under current conditions, arguing it makes little sense to negotiate with parties it believes have violated prior agreements. "Iran does not accept a ceasefire," the source said, adding that "it is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement." Instead, Iran is prioritizing the achievement of its strategic objectives in the conflict, suggesting that any potential end to hostilities would depend on those goals being met rather than a negotiated pause in fighting.

At the same time, Iran has outlined specific conditions it says must be met before hostilities can truly end, according to Press TV, communicating these demands through intermediaries and state-aligned outlets. Tehran insists on a complete halt to what it describes as enemy aggression and targeted assassinations, the establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure the war cannot be reimposed on the Islamic Republic, and guaranteed, clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations. It also calls for the conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region, as well as international recognition and guarantees regarding Iran's sovereign authority over the Strait of Hormuz — conditions Tehran says are essential to any lasting peace rather than merely a temporary ceasefire.

The remarks come as the United States has reportedly intensified efforts to broker a ceasefire and initiate indirect talks. Conflicting narratives continue to emerge from both sides regarding the status of diplomacy. The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point peace plan to Iran through intermediaries, outlining a potential framework to end the war, though details remain unclear, including whether it has gained traction among Iranian officials or received support from Israel, a key U.S. ally in the conflict.

Trump said Tuesday that Washington and Tehran are "in negotiations right now," suggesting that Iran is open to dialogue. Speaking from the Oval Office, he indicated that his decision to delay potential military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure was driven by ongoing diplomatic efforts. "They're talking to us, and they're talking sense," Trump said, adding that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains the top priority in any agreement.

Despite these claims, Iranian officials have firmly denied that any direct negotiations are taking place. A spokesperson for Iran's military rejected the notion outright, stating, "No one like us will make a deal with you. Not now. Not ever." Iranian political leaders have echoed that stance, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning against external pressure, emphasizing that no talks have been held with Washington and cautioning the U.S. not to test Iran's resolve. At the same time, military activity continues. Reports indicate the Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the Middle East, signaling that while diplomatic channels may be explored, the conflict remains active.