Iran Seeks War’s End, Demands Guarantees, President Informs EU
On 31 March 2026, Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told the European Council president he was ready to end the fighting. He said Tehran would do so only if firm guarantees stopped any repeat of the attacks.
Diplomatic outreach
Pezeshkian phoned António Costa on Tuesday. A statement from the Iranian presidency said the call reiterated Tehran’s core demand for safeguards against renewed aggression.
The exchange was summed up in practical terms: Iran Seeks War’s End, Demands Guarantees, President Informs EU. Costa later urged de-escalation on X.
Messages from Brussels and Washington
António Costa told followers the region faces grave danger. He asked Iran to halt unacceptable strikes and engage the UN on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
In Washington, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called the coming days “decisive.” He refused to rule out the use of ground forces.
Status of talks
Hegseth said negotiations to end hostilities were active and gaining strength. He warned against publicly disclosing all military options.
The White House also said talks are ongoing and progressing well. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt added private discussions differ from Tehran’s public statements.
Political rhetoric and economic fallout
Former president Donald Trump criticized allies for not using force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He urged countries to “go get your own oil” on Truth Social.
Fuel costs are rising. US average petrol prices topped $4, or about €3.48, for the first time since 2022.
The conflict remains an over month-long US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran, according to officials. Reporting for this story included AP and AFP, with additional coverage by Filmogaz.com.
