Iran outlines conditions for renewed talks to end conflict with the United States
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran has sent its demands to mediators, seeking a cease-fire, release of frozen funds and an end to the naval blockade.
In an interview, Mohsen Rezaei explained that Iran communicated a set of prerequisites to Qatari and Pakistani mediators for restarting negotiations with the United States. The list calls for halting hostilities on all fronts, unlocking Iranian assets and lifting the maritime blockade. Tehran is waiting for a reply from President Donald Trump and says the shift follows Washington's exit from a prior memorandum of understanding. Rezaei also warned that Iran is prepared to counter U.S. air strikes, citing a recent anti-ship missile test near a carrier.
Why it matters
The demands shape the next steps in a high-tension U.S.-Iran standoff and could affect regional stability.
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