Iran has conveyed its conditions to mediators for re-engaging in negotiations aimed at ending the war with the United States, according to Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Rezaei stated that the conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds, and ending the naval blockade. Consultations are ongoing with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, and Tehran is awaiting a response from US President Donald Trump.
Iran has sent a new peace proposal to the United States, with terms appearing similar to previous offers that Washington had rejected. A Pakistani source confirmed that Islamabad, which has conveyed messages between the sides, had shared the latest proposal with Washington, though progress has been difficult. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Tehran's views had been conveyed to the American side through Pakistan.
The Iranian proposal reportedly focuses first on securing an end to the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting maritime sanctions, with more contentious issues like Iran's nuclear program deferred. However, a senior Iranian source indicated that the US had shown some flexibility, agreeing to release a quarter of Iran's frozen funds and allowing some peaceful nuclear activity under IAEA supervision. A US official denied a report that the US had accepted waiving oil sanctions.
A fragile ceasefire is in place after six weeks of war, but talks have stalled. Trump has stated that the ceasefire is "on life support" and that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran. Trump is expected to meet with national security advisers to discuss options for resuming military action.
