Iran says it has ‘will’ to end war, as Trump zigzags on escalation

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 31, 2026 at 09:10 PM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has the "will" to end the ongoing war with the US and Israel, seeking guarantees against future conflict. This statement followed recent strikes on Iran and threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to retaliate against US tech companies, including Google, Meta, and Apple, for alleged complicity in the assassinations of Iranian leaders. The Guards threatened to target these companies' units if further assassinations occur. The war, initiated on February 28 by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the killing of Iran's supreme leader, has triggered regional retaliation. Trump's stance on further escalation, including potential ground troop deployment, versus negotiation remains unclear.

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The Guards threatened to retaliate against leading US tech firms if more Iranian leaders were killed.

factual — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps95% confidence

Trump has zigzagged on whether Washington plans to further escalate the war.

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Iran has the “necessary will” to end the war with the US and Israel.

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the war on February 28.

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