Iran gives U.S. ultimatum: ceasefire or continue war via Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has delivered a clear ultimatum to the United States: "The Iran-U.S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose, ceasefire or continue war via Israel. It cannot have both."

Speaking today, Araghchi highlighted the escalating tensions by pointing to "massacres in Lebanon," noting that the global community is watching these developments closely. "The ball is in the U.S. court, and the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments," he added, emphasizing that responsibility now lies with Washington.

This diplomatic confrontation comes as the region remains volatile with multiple flashpoints. The explicit binary choice presented by Iran suggests a critical decision point in the ongoing tensions that have affected global oil markets and security arrangements.

With international attention focused on how Washington will respond, the outcome could significantly impact not just Iran-U.S. relations but the broader Middle East stability. The situation involves not only direct Iran-U.S. diplomacy but also regional actors including Israel and Lebanon, creating a complex web of strategic considerations.

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SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/08/iran-warns-u-s-to-choose-ceasefire-or-continued-war-via-israel/