President Masoud Pezeshkian States That Iran Will End the War Only with Firm Guarantees for Iranian Security and National Interests - Tekedia

President Masoud Pezeshkian told EU Council President António Costa in a March 31, 2026 phone call that Iran will end the war with the United States and Israel only if it receives firm guarantees for Iranian security and national interests.

He said any resolution must prevent future aggression and protect the Iranian people, and that he is ready to reduce tensions if there are tangible guarantees against renewed attacks.

The U.S.-Israel military campaign began in early March 2026, has entered its second month, and involves airstrikes on infrastructure and nuclear-related sites alongside Iranian missile and drone retaliatory attacks.

The campaign disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, which has spiked global oil prices, and fighting continues with ongoing strikes, intercepted missiles, and regional ripple effects.

U.S. statements include Trump saying the operation is nearing core objectives and could wind down in 2–3 weeks while tying de-escalation to reopening the Strait of Hormuz; he also claimed Iran requested a ceasefire, which Iranian officials denied as false and baseless.