Iran has reportedly insisted on seven conditions for ending the war, transmitted to the United States through mediators. Qatar is mediating the indirect talks, which have produced no concrete outcome so far. The conditions include lifting the US naval blockade, releasing frozen assets estimated at about 100 billion dollars, and lifting US sanctions.
Tehran also wants a reduction in US military presence in the region and recognition of a new transit route through the Strait of Hormuz. A halt to fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, is also among the demands. Iran would open the strait within two days of all conditions being met, the article says.
Past framework now under strain
Some of the conditions partly parallel articles 1, 2, 4, 10 and 11 of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. A framework agreement was signed on 17 June, after which the strait reopened and the blockade was lifted. Iran closed the strait again in July, and the US reimposed the blockade.
Muhsin Rızai, Secretary General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said a letter recently sent by US Vice President JD Vance had completely changed Washington’s stance. He described it as a very positive sign. Rızai also added two further conditions in an interview with Al Jazeera: an end to US interference in Iran’s internal affairs and an end to cooperation with opposition groups.
Nuclear file left out
Iran is not including its nuclear programme in the talks. The United States demands that Iran dilute 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent, either inside the country or in a third country, and accept international inspections.
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