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Iran Proposes 'Permanent End' as Ceasefire Condition, Warns of '$200 Oil'
Iran Expands Scope of Attacks, Proposes 'Permanent End to War' Condition
Iran has recently maintained its stance that it holds the decision-making power regarding a ceasefire, and is expanding its scope of attacks in the Persian Gulf region. Specifically, footage has been released showing Iranian boats attacking an oil tanker at Basra Port, a major Iraqi oil export hub. This suggests that Iran's maritime attacks are spreading beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the entire Persian Gulf.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the United States for posting fake news to manipulate markets, and stated that only a permanent end to the war is an acceptable condition for a ceasefire. He emphasized that they must continue to fight for the Iranian people until this condition is secured. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also reaffirmed that Iran will determine the end of the war.
'Global Economy' as a Pressure Card and US Political Burden
Iran, judging that the current situation is not unfavorable to them, is utilizing the global economic situation, including oil prices, as a pressure tactic. Ebrahim Tolfakari, spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, warned that if the war spreads across the Middle East, oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel. Furthermore, Foreign Minister Araghchi presented a forecast that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 would lead to the largest oil supply shortage in history.
Iran is aware that a prolonged war would impose significant political and economic burdens on the United States. The rising war costs for the Trump administration and the consequent weakening of its political standing are analyzed as favorable variables for Iran. Iran, having declared 'all-out resistance,' continues its offensive, launching ballistic missiles and rockets across Israel, and demonstrates its will to make the United States pay the highest possible price to deter any reckless attempts at war.
*Source: YouTube: MBC News (2026-03-12)*
