Bazshekan: Khamenei ordered to end the 'no war, no peace' state - Sarmad

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had issued orders to end the “no war, no peace” situation, affirming Tehran’s readiness to negotiate a resolution to the disputes.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the Iranian Dairy Industries Company, Pezeshkian said his country could conduct negotiations that preserve its dignity and end the current status quo.

He added, “We are advocates of dialogue and negotiation, and logic dictates that we should not plunge ourselves into war if we can secure our rights through dialogue. However, we will not submit to force and bullying.”

The Iranian president emphasized that Tehran seeks negotiations based on justice and equality, while upholding its rights and refusing to yield to pressure and ultimatums.

His remarks coincided with statements by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday, who confirmed that Tehran’s actionable proposal, presented within two days, remains on the table. He stressed that restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz requires Washington’s response to Iranian demands.

Baghaei clarified that these demands include the lifting of U.S. sanctions and the naval blockade, as well as an end to hostilities on all fronts. He noted that Iran is prepared to fulfill its commitments within two days if the United States demonstrates the necessary political will.

In response, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described some Iranian conditions as unrealistic and unacceptable on Sunday, while Tehran defended its proposal, characterizing it as the most logical path to a settlement.

These developments come as U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington on Monday to discuss efforts to end the war, amid ongoing Qatari mediation between the two sides.