Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Demands Full End to War and Guarantees

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iran has firmly rejected the prospect of a temporary ceasefire, insisting instead on a complete end to the war, as tensions continue to rise across the region.

On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined Tehran’s official position in an interview with Al Jazeera, emphasizing that Iran will not accept any short-term truce under current conditions.

Araghchi said Iran is demanding a comprehensive cessation of hostilities across the entire region, rather than a temporary ceasefire. He stressed that Tehran requires firm international guarantees to prevent future attacks, alongside full compensation for the material and human losses sustained over the past month.

“For any talks to move forward, we need serious changes. Iran has not yet made a final decision on whether to enter negotiations,” he said, pointing to what he described as a very low level of trust between Tehran and its adversaries.

He added that Iran would only consider negotiations if its core conditions are met, underlining that a temporary pause in fighting is not sufficient.

The Iranian foreign minister also sharply criticized US policy, accusing Washington of escalating tensions through threatening rhetoric.

“Such behavior will never force Iran to retreat,” Araghchi said.

Addressing maritime security, he stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the joint control of Iran and Oman. He warned that vessels belonging to countries currently engaged in conflict with Iran would not be allowed to pass through the strategic waterway.

At the same time, he noted that ships from other countries could continue to transit the strait in coordination.

The remarks reflect Tehran’s hardened stance at a critical moment in the conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside growing military escalation.