The war adventure against Iran is turning into a massive diplomatic, geostrategic and operational fiasco for the US, with the country’s president Masoud Pezeshkian setting clear terms for the Americans for ending the war, even demanding war reparations and security guarantees from Washington and Tel Aviv.
On their side, the Americans have addressed Tehran, through Steve Witkoff, with two unofficial diplomatic signals for a ceasefire, however the Iranian leadership rejected both.
This is because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran and other officials have stated categorically that they are not interested in ceasefire negotiations unless there is a permanent, binding agreement that excludes future aggression from the US or Israel.
It should be noted that the US has suffered incredible economic losses due to triggering the irresponsible conflict in the Middle East, with the total cost of military operations reaching 30 billion dollars.
Masoud Pezeshkian: Iran’s terms for ending the war, demands security guarantees and war reparations
In a critical diplomatic intervention via Twitter, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set the framework under which Tehran would accept the cessation of hostilities in the region.
Blaming the outbreak on the “Zionist regime” and the US, the Iranian leader presented a roadmap that includes recognition of sovereign rights, financial reparations and international security guarantees, opening a new cycle of discussions on the international political stage.
Specifically, as he said, “Talking with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region.
The only way to end this war, ignited by the Zionist regime and the US, is recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations and the provision of strong international guarantees against future attacks.”
Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future aggression.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) March 11, 2026
Iran rejected 2 US ceasefire proposals - What Tehran replied to Witkoff
Despite American pressure for a ceasefire, Iran rejected two ceasefire proposals conveyed by the US special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to journalistic sources and reports from WANA News and other international media.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic and other officials emphasized that they are not interested in ceasefire negotiations unless a permanent and binding agreement is secured that excludes any future aggression by the US or Israel.
From his side, the Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran has not requested a ceasefire, with Tehran prioritizing the continuation of hostilities in order to protect the people and prevent future attacks, despite the proposal for a cessation of fire.
Iran opened an incredible wound in the US - The cost of the war at 30 billion
With the completion of 12 days of military clashes, the available data allow a first revealing assessment of the enormous cost borne by the US in equipment and weapons systems.
Despite Washington’s usual tactic of concealing the real numbers through censorship, the estimates compose a picture of financial hemorrhage.
1) Cost of deployment and readiness of forces
Official statistics show that the maintenance and readiness status of American forces in the Middle East costs approximately 1 billion dollars per day.
Therefore, only for the first 12 days, the US spent about 12 billion dollars in this sector.
2) Transport of personnel and equipment
The transfer of troops, weaponry and new defense systems to the region, including the THAAD system, resulted in additional costs amounting to 1 billion dollars.
3) Strategic bomber operations
The use of B-2 Spirit bombers dramatically increased expenditures.
Taking into account the flight cost, the distance and the duration of the missions, this specific operation is estimated at 150 million dollars.
4) Losses of fighter aircraft
According to the Pentagon, 4 F-15 fighter aircraft have been destroyed.
With the price per unit reaching 100 million dollars, the losses in this sector amount to 400 million dollars.
5) Destruction of radar and defense systems
The neutralization of several radar systems in the region, including those related to the THAAD system, caused damage amounting to 2 billion dollars.
In addition, the FPS-132 early warning radar at the Al Udeid base in Qatar had a value exceeding 1 billion dollars.
6) Military infrastructure and communications
The loss of Patriot defense equipment, satellite communication centers and military radomes in various bases in the region added hundreds of millions of dollars to the bill.
7) Shootdowns of unmanned aircraft drones
Based on the data, 11 drones of the MQ-9 Reaper type and more than 90 other remotely piloted aircraft of various types have been shot down, with the total cost estimated between 9 and 10 billion dollars.
Iran: The US begs for ceasefire - No negotiation while Israel exists
For his part, Ali Larijani, head of the National Security Council of Iran, revealed that Washington requested a ceasefire through a mediator from Oman.
“Tonight we received messages from the president of the US through Oman, requesting negotiations for a ceasefire,” emphasized Larijani.
Iran’s response was clear: “We will not accept any negotiation while there exists an entity called Israel.”
This statement underlines Tehran’s uncompromising stance, despite pressure from the US to limit hostilities in the region, intensifying tension in the Middle East.
The US breaks its teeth in this war
The strategy of the United States toward Iran appears to be failing, with President Donald Trump forced to modify his public statements, according to political scientist Farhad Ibragimov, an expert on Middle East affairs.
Ibragimov points out that the initial hopes of the White House for a rapid collapse and change of power in the Islamic Republic had no basis.
“The US may break its teeth in Iran,” he notes, referring to the strengthening of popular support toward the authorities and the demand for “harsh revenge” for Ali Khamenei.
The demonstrations are not directed against the government, but demand retaliation, thus strengthening the internal cohesion of the regime.
According to Ibragimov, who spoke to news.ru, if at the beginning of the operation Trump had set regime change as the objective, he is now limiting his statements to the “demilitarization” of Iran.
Instead of collapse, renewal in the personnel of the Revolutionary Guards
The assassination of leaders does not lead to collapse, as the regime renews itself and “fresh blood” assumes governance, making the implementation of the initial American destabilization plan impossible.
At the same time, Anna Evstigneeva, deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN, emphasized in a meeting of the Security Council that the military adventure of the US and Israel is plunging the Middle East into even greater chaos, with numerous victims among civilians.
Overall, the events indicate that American policy toward Iran has not only failed in its initial objectives, but is also strengthening the resilience of the regime and social cohesion within the country.
Trump searches for the “great exit” from the war adventure: "The operation will end soon"
At the same time, in a rapid telephone interview with Axios, US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday 11/3 that the war with Iran will end “soon”, claiming that there is “essentially no target left”.
During the five minute communication, Donald Trump appeared fully dominant over the developments, stating characteristically: “A few things here and there. Whenever I want it to end, it will end.”
Despite the public messages of Donald Trump that the objectives of the operation have largely been achieved, American and Israeli officials reveal that there is still no internal directive for a cessation of hostilities.
On the contrary, the Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz made clear on Wednesday that the war will continue “without time limitation, for as long as necessary, until the achievement of all objectives and decisive victory in the campaign”.
According to sources, the forces of the US and Israel are preparing for at least two more weeks of aerial strikes in Iran.
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