Iran on Wednesday rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the ongoing war, saying it will only agree to end the conflict on its own terms and timeline. Iranian officials described the American framework as “not positive,” signaling opposition to a temporary pause while leaving open the possibility that it remains under review.

“Iran does not accept a ceasefire. Fundamentally, entering such a process with those who have violated their commitments is not logical,” a source told the semi-official Fars News Agency. The outlet added that “Only if those objectives are achieved would an end to the war — not merely a ceasefire — be possible,” underscoring Tehran’s rejection of a limited de-escalation.

According to Iranian state-linked reports, Tehran has outlined five conditions for ending the war: a full halt to what it described as “aggression and assassinations,” guarantees against future conflict, defined war reparations, a complete end to fighting across all fronts including Iran-backed groups, and international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. proposal, conveyed through Pakistan, included a 15-point framework aimed at de-escalation. It reportedly offered partial sanctions relief, limits on Iran’s missile program, and a rollback of nuclear activities under international monitoring, alongside a temporary ceasefire of about one month to allow negotiations.