As U.S. President Donald Trump suggests that the conflict is nearing an end and claims a strategic victory, Iran has introduced a new hurdle to peace. In a post on X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three non-negotiable conditions for a ceasefire: ensuring Iran’s legitimate rights, providing full compensation for war damages, and a binding guarantee against future attacks.

Tehran’s firm stance directly challenges the narrative from Washington that the war is effectively over. The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with a surging global oil crisis, has increased the economic stakes for the U.S. administration. While President Trump asserts that he can end the conflict at will, the reality on the ground—driven by Iran’s defensive posture—suggests that a diplomatic resolution will be far more complex. All eyes are now on Washington to see if the U.S. and Israel will accommodate these conditions or risk further regional destabilization.