Iran peace talks

Title:
Iran’s Peace Conditions: A Voice of Justice from an Attacked Nation

By:
Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia
Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC
United Nations

Amid the ongoing turmoil of the war in the Middle East, now entering its second month, Iran has once again demonstrated a wise and responsible approach by submitting a comprehensive peace proposal through Pakistani intermediaries. According to reports by The New York Times, the proposal consists of six main points that reflect Iran’s desire for a permanent resolution, rather than a mere temporary ceasefire.

Why is this proposal entirely reasonable? Because Iran did not initiate the conflict. The joint military strikes by the United States and Israel, which began in late February 2026, have resulted in loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and widespread suffering among Iranian civilians. In such circumstances, a nation under attack has the legitimate right to demand security guarantees, recovery measures, and an end to aggression to prevent its recurrence.

The six conditions for peace put forward by Iran are as follows:

1. Guarantee that Iran will not be attacked again. Iran demands a formal and binding commitment from the United States and Israel to refrain from any future military strikes. This is a fundamental right of every sovereign state that is the victim of aggression.
2. Complete cessation of Israeli attacks, including against Hezbollah. Peace must be comprehensive. Iran seeks an end to attacks on its ally in Lebanon so that regional stability can be fully restored.
3. Full lifting of all international sanctions. The economic sanctions that have long burdened the Iranian people must be completely removed. This is not a concession, but a just step to restore the economic rights of a nation that has suffered as a result of the war.
4. Support for post-conflict reconstruction. Iran requests international assistance to rebuild infrastructure destroyed by bombardment. Hospitals, roads, ports, and energy facilities that have been damaged need to be restored so that civilians can resume normal lives.
5. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategically vital waterway, which serves as the main route for global oil shipments, will be reopened once the other conditions are met. Iran demonstrates good faith by not prolonging a blockade that affects the global economy.
6. Transit fee of US$2 million per vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran proposes a security fee mechanism of approximately US$2 million per ship, to be shared with Oman. The revenue generated will be used for reconstruction, enabling Iran to finance its own recovery independently without having to demand direct “war reparations.”

From the perspective of international law and humanitarian principles, a nation that is the victim of aggression has the right to defend itself and to demand guarantees that it will not be subjected to repeated attacks. Iran did not start this conflict; it responded to strikes targeting its territory and leadership. Its proposal is not an act of stubbornness, but a responsible stance that seeks lasting peace, rather than a fragile pause that could be exploited for future aggression.

The Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia for Peace views this proposal as a valuable opportunity for the international community. War has never brought benefit to anyone. Its consequences are already evident: surging oil prices, disruption of global supply chains, and increasing civilian suffering. A fair and peaceful solution, such as the one proposed by Iran, can provide a way forward that respects national sovereignty and human dignity.

As the Indonesian people, who have always upheld the principles of anti-colonialism and peace, we support every effort at dialogue aimed at ending violence and building justice. War must be ended in a manner that respects the party that has been attacked, not by imposing humiliating conditions.

Let us pray that diplomacy, facilitated through Pakistan and other nations, will succeed in bringing about genuine peace. For peace is not a sign of weakness, but the highest form of wisdom for humanity.