Iran declares victory over US and Israel after 40 days of conflict

Iran has declared a “historic and crushing defeat” of the United States and Israel following 40 days of armed conflict. The administration in Tehran announced that Washington was compelled to accept a 10-point Iranian proposal encompassing critical demands, including a permanent ceasefire, the lifting of all sanctions, and the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region.

In a statement addressed to the “noble, great, and heroic nation of Iran,” the Supreme National Security Council emphasized that the enemy had suffered an undeniable rout. The council stated that the opposing side now “sees no path forward other than to submit to the will of the great Iranian nation and the honorable Axis of Resistance.” The declaration of victory arrives on the 40th day of a war that commenced on February 28 following the assassinations of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and high-ranking military commanders.

The 10-point list of commitments accepted by Washington

According to the official statement, the US has agreed to a 10-point proposal that binds Washington to substantial obligations:

• The cessation of all new attacks against Iran,
• The continuation of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz,
• The recognition of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities,
• The lifting of all primary sanctions,
• The lifting of all secondary sanctions,
• The termination of all UN Security Council resolutions,
• The termination of all resolutions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors,
• The payment of war reparations to Iran,
• The withdrawal of US combat forces from the region,
• The cessation of war on all fronts, including those conducted against the “Islamic Resistance” in Lebanon.

The statement noted that Iran secured a major victory, forcing “criminal America” to accept a proposal containing Tehran’s specific terms.

“One of the heaviest combined wars in history”

Iran’s highest security body characterized the past 40 days as “one of the heaviest combined wars in history.” According to the council, Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and “occupied Palestine” delivered blows that “will not be erased from the world’s historical memory.” The text asserted that “Iran and the Resistance have almost completely destroyed the American war machine in the region,” noting that the extensive infrastructure and capabilities deployed by the enemy over many years sustained deep damage.

The statement further claimed that the US realized it could not win this struggle only 10 days after the war began. It alleged that the enemy failed to achieve any of its primary objectives and, by the 10th day, recognized its inability to prevail, subsequently attempting to establish contact with Iran through various channels to seek a ceasefire.

The council also noted that the enemy side initially envisioned a rapid military victory, believing Iran’s missile and drone capabilities would be “quickly extinguished.” It claimed “global Zionism” convinced the “ignorant president of the US” that this war would end Iran. While victory was declared, the council called for caution, emphasizing the need for official resilience, foresight, and the preservation of national unity until the details of the victory are finalized.

Trump’s two-week suspension contingent on Hormuz condition

Iran’s announcement followed hours after US President Donald Trump announced he had agreed to halt bombings and attacks for two weeks, contingent upon Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated he would “suspend” attacks for a “two-week period,” describing the move as a “two-way CEASEFIRE.”

Trump said the suspension was based on the condition that “the Islamic Republic of Iran accepts the FULL, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE opening of the Strait of Hormuz.” Earlier on Tuesday, Trump had warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not meet demands, a statement that drew global condemnation. Pope Leo XIV called the threat “unacceptable,” while some US lawmakers described the rhetoric as “evil” and called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, has been effectively closed since February 28. Iranian officials had explicitly stated the strait would not be opened unless all demands, including a permanent end to US-Israeli attacks, were met.

Political negotiation process begins in Islamabad

Under the direction of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei and with the approval of the Supreme National Security Council, it was decided that negotiations to finalize details will take place in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. This process, aimed at consolidating battlefield superiority with political gains, is expected to occur within 15 days.

The Islamabad negotiations, scheduled to begin Friday, are slated to last two weeks, though the duration may be extended by mutual agreement. The security body stated that maintaining national unity is vital during this critical period. Describing the negotiations as a “national negotiation” and an “extension of the battlefield,” the statement called for support from all political factions.

The statement concluded: “If the enemy’s surrender on the battlefield is transformed into a decisive political gain in negotiations, we will celebrate this great historical victory together. Otherwise, we will fight shoulder to shoulder on the battlefield until all demands of the Iranian people are met. Our hands are on the triggers, and even the smallest mistake by the enemy will be met with full force.”