Iranian officials have continued to outline conditions for ending the escalating conflict with the United States and Israel, while also signaling the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Al Jazeera, a senior Iranian government official said on March 17 that any viable diplomatic solution must include “compensation for Iran, an end to attacks on resistance forces in neighboring countries, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon.”
The official also emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz would only be reopened to free navigation after hostilities in the region cease and all conditions set by Tehran are fully met.
“The Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened once there is a complete ceasefire and unconditional compliance with Iran’s conditions,” the official added.
He further stressed that “any ceasefire plan that fails to meet Tehran’s demands will be unacceptable to Iran.”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz “will not return to its pre-war state.”
Iran’s closure of this critical shipping route has had serious consequences for the global economy, driving sharp increases in oil and gas prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on allies in Europe and Asia, including South Korea and Japan, to deploy warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. However, these countries have shown hesitation.
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, outlined three key conditions for Iran to return to negotiations and end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. First, “the conflict must end and never occur a third time.” Second, “all sanctions imposed on Iran must be lifted.” Third, “Iran must be compensated for all damages it has suffered.”
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any agreement to end the war must include compensation, security guarantees for Iran, and recognition of its legitimate rights.
“The only path to ending this war is through recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of compensation, and strong international guarantees against future aggression,” Pezeshkian emphasized.
Iran has criticized current mediation proposals as insufficient, insisting on more concrete commitments from the U.S. and Israel.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said several countries, including Russia, China, and France, have approached Iran regarding a ceasefire. He stressed that Tehran’s key condition is a guarantee that acts of aggression will not be repeated.
The U.S. and Israel launched an air campaign against Iran in late February, resulting in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other senior figures.
Their campaign also targeted military facilities, destroying hundreds of Iran’s missile launchers.
Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. interests across the Middle East, including diplomatic missions and military bases.
This latest campaign by the U.S. and Israel marks the second attack on Iran in less than 12 months. The first conflict lasted 12 days in June last year.
