A full halt to aggression against Iran remains the central condition for stabilizing the region, President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a phone call with European Council President António Costa.

According to the Iranian leader, a meaningful path toward normalization depends on the United States and Israel abandoning military action. He indicated that Tehran neither sought escalation nor had any interest in entering into conflict, but retains the capacity and resolve to bring the confrontation to an end-provided certain conditions are met. Chief among them are firm guarantees that such actions will not be repeated in the future.

Pezeshkian also cautioned against the dangers of further escalation. In his assessment, any external involvement in the ongoing conflict-regardless of its stated justification-could trigger serious consequences across the broader region.

He additionally signaled that Iran expects European countries to reconsider their current political approach toward Tehran.

Earlier, The New York Times reported that Washington had presented Iran with a 15-point settlement proposal. The plan reportedly included demands to abandon the nuclear program, cease support for proxy groups, ensure the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and accept restrictions on missile development. In return, the United States was said to be prepared to lift sanctions and support the development of civilian nuclear energy, including projects at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. However, according to Press TV, Tehran rejected the proposal and put forward its own terms.