Islamic Republic former Foreign Minister Javad Zarif publicly called on the government to end the war, outlining a blueprint for how Tehran could declare victory and strike a deal with Washington on acceptable terms.
The intervention by one of Iran’s most prominent diplomatic figures marks a significant break from the official hardline position and signals growing internal pressure to find an exit from the conflict.
Zarif said he was conflicted but felt compelled to speak publicly, citing both pride in Iran’s military and anger at Trump’s rhetoric.
His proposal comes as the war enters its 35th day with no ceasefire in sight, and Iran’s internet still blacked out at roughly 1% of normal connectivity.
IRGC Demands Lebanon Included or Talks Will Collapse
Iran has issued its starkest warning yet: if Israel does not halt strikes on Lebanon, Tehran will walk away from the Islamabad negotiations entirely. Iranian
10 April 2026
