Iran Seeks “End to the Imposed War” with Guarantees

(MENAFN) Iran declared Monday that it is pursuing a complete “end to the imposed war” rather than a temporary ceasefire with the United States, dismissing calls for a short truce and insisting on assurances to prevent the conflict from reigniting.

During a press briefing in Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei warned that pausing hostilities could allow Iran’s opponents to regroup.

“A deadline must not cause us to have even the slightest hesitation in defending our country,” he said.

Baqaei criticized the idea of a ceasefire as a tactical pause that could empower adversaries.

“A ceasefire means creating a short pause to allow the other side to rebuild its forces and commit crimes again. No rational person would accept such a course of action,” he added.

He emphasized that Iran’s priority is a full resolution to the conflict, backed by guarantees that hostilities will not resume.

“Our demand is the end of the imposed war, accompanied by guarantees that this vicious cycle will not be repeated,” he said.

Baqaei clarified that such assurances must be rooted in deterrence.

“The guarantee is precisely this: that the enemy must be made to regret its actions in such a way that it no longer has the courage or audacity to act against Iran’s sovereignty,” he said.

He expressed doubts about relying on international institutions for security guarantees.

“There is no legal or international guarantee. Unfortunately, the United Nations has shown in most cases that it becomes a tool in the hands of the United States and certain powers,” he said.

Instead, Baqaei stressed that Iran must secure its own national safety through its measures.

“On a matter related to national security and Iran’s sovereignty, we must act in a way that we ourselves can establish a firm and reliable guarantee for our national security,” he said.

Tensions in the region have surged since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In retaliation, Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting US forces. These strikes have caused casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.

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