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Iran says respecting its rights is key to ending conflict

An Iranian defence ministry spokesperson said US President Donald Trump must accept what he described as Iran’s legitimate rights and demands if he wants to avoid further setbacks.

Speaking to Tasnim News, Sardar Talainik said Washington had “no choice” but to recognise the demands of the Iranian people and the rights of the country.

Talainik said that securing Iran’s demands through both diplomacy and conflict resolution was the only path out of what he called the “third imposed war” involving the United States and Israel.

He also urged Trump to consider the costs of continuing the conflict for both the American public and the wider international community and to accept Iran’s proposal for resolving the crisis. 

Donald Trump dances on stage after speaking at campaign event in Suffern, New York, 22 May 2026 (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images via AFP)