Iran has announced its five conditions for ending the conflict with the US and Israel, while simultaneously rejecting the American proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire.

Iran's five conditions are: permanent peace rather than a temporary ceasefire; condemnation of the aggressor; war reparations; lifting of all sanctions; and recognition of Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy. "We have bitter experience with ceasefires," said the diplomatic source.

The 48-hour ceasefire proposal, delivered through an intermediary mid-week, was not approved. No direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington have taken place since the conflict began. Trump claims both sides are already talking - Iran denies this.

Trump threatened "powerful strikes" within two to three weeks, while Defense Secretary Hegseth did not rule out the possibility of ground operations.