TEHRAN- Iran has rejected a recent American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing imposed war, insisting that any cessation of hostilities will occur only on Tehran's own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV.

The official stated that Washington’s latest overture—delivered via a regional intermediary—has been categorized as a ploy to heighten tensions. Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the end of the war, emphasizing that “Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met.”

Five Conditions for Ending the War:

1.    A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the enemy.

2.    Establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure the war is not reimposed on Iran.

3.    Guaranteed payment of war damages and reparations.

4.    Conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups throughout the region.

5.    Recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz as its natural and legal right, serving as a guarantee for the other party’s commitments.

The official noted that these stipulations are in addition to demands previously presented by Tehran during the second round of negotiations in Geneva, held just days before the US and Israel launched a fresh round of aggression on February 28.

Iran has communicated to all intermediaries that a ceasefire is contingent upon the full acceptance of these conditions. “No negotiations will be held prior to that,” the official stressed, adding that Iran’s defensive operations will continue until its demands are fulfilled.

The unprovoked war began on February 28 with the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and top Iranian commanders. In response, Iran has carried out nearly 80 waves of retaliatory strikes targeting US and Israeli military assets across the region.