Fearing renewed attacks, Iran rejects ceasefire with US

Istanbul - Iran has rejected the proposal for a ceasefire with the United States due to concerns that a pause in fighting could allow its enemies to regroup and resume attacks.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Tehran would only consider a ceasefire if there are guarantees to prevent the war from reigniting.

“A ceasefire means a break to rebuild strength and launch new attacks. No rational party would accept that,” Baqaei said during a press conference on Monday.

In addition to guarantees to prevent the cycle of ceasefires and new conflicts, Iran also demands that decisions related to national security “must ensure no further acts of aggression.”

Tensions have escalated again in the Middle East since the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026. The attack killed at least 1,340 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader at the time, Ali Khamenei.

Iran retaliated against the US-Israeli military aggression with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.

Tehran’s counterattacks resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage, while also disrupting global markets and aviation.