Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei urged the United States to accept seven conditions for peace talks, while President Donald Trump said momentum toward ending the war was positive. (Foto: Instagram)
Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, urged the United States to accept seven Iranian conditions for ending the war, saying Washington should “surrender” to the demands. He also accused the U.S. of manufacturing “fake news about imaginary negotiations.” Tehran has presented the conditions to Washington as requirements for peace talks to begin.
The seven conditions, as reported by Al Jazeera, are an end to military and hostile actions on all fronts, especially in Lebanon; the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds; an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports; and an end to U.S. interference in Iran’s internal affairs. The list also calls for Washington to stop cooperating with “opponents of our revolution,” halt all U.S. attacks on Iranian territory, and end economic sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House that there was “positive momentum” toward ending the war with Iran. He also said further attacks on the country were “quite unlikely.” His remarks came amid diplomatic efforts, but no agreement was reported.
The Iranian government’s proposal was reported a day after the latest round of talks between Washington and Tehran ended. The governments of Qatar and Pakistan mediated the discussions. During the talks, Iran presented a seven-point plan to end the conflict that also included reopening a strategic passage through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes. The passage was not identified by name.
