Washington threatens Tehran with expanded assassinations in a third message to stop the war

Diplomatic sources in the Iranian Foreign Ministry reported that the American administration sent a new warning message to Tehran, the third of its kind in the past few days. The sources explained that the message, conveyed through a regional mediator, included an explicit request to stop the ongoing military operations, noting that Washington has raised its pressure this time by threatening to expand the circle of assassinations targeting senior Iranian leaders if the refusal continues.

In response, Tehran affirmed its adherence to its position rejecting a ceasefire without achieving its announced preconditions by the political leadership. Iranian officials stressed that American pressure and security threats will not deter the state from its path, considering that any de-escalation must fully and clearly guarantee Iranian national interests, away from the policy of dictates and direct threats pursued by Washington.

For his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined his country's official position, emphasizing that ending the conflict caused by the United States and Israel requires full recognition of Iran's legitimate rights. Pezeshkian added that Tehran demands financial compensation for damages resulting from the attacks, in addition to obtaining binding international guarantees to prevent the recurrence of any future aggression against Iranian territory or its leaders.

These field developments come amid an unprecedented military escalation that began since late February, where American and Israeli forces launched a series of raids and operations that resulted in the deaths of hundreds. According to reports, these operations included the assassination of high-ranking figures, most notably Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a number of prominent security officials, pushing the region to the brink of a comprehensive and open confrontation.

On the ground, Tehran continues its military response by launching barrages of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israeli targets and American interests in the region. These attacks have targeted vital facilities and civilian assets, including airports and ports in several Arab countries, which has sparked a wave of international and local condemnations, amid fears of the conflict spiraling out of control and turning into a widespread regional war.

There will be no end to the war before Tehran's declared goals are achieved, and the only way to a solution is the recognition of our rights and the provision of international guarantees against any future aggression.