As the war in the Middle East intensifies, President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined his terms for a ceasefire.
With Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz—a path for 20% of the world's oil—petrol prices are surging globally, including in Nigeria. Pezeshkian claims peace is only possible if the US and Israel meet specific conditions.
Iran wants payment for damages (reparations), recognition of its national rights, and a global guarantee against future aggression
By closing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has disrupted global energy markets, leading to the high fuel prices we see today.
Although the US claims to have weakened Iran’s military, Tehran is still successfully launching drones and missiles at US and Israeli targets.
Russia and Pakistan have joined Iran in criticizing the airstrikes, adding more diplomatic pressure on the United States and the "Zionist regime" (Israel).
