Iran has delivered three key conditions to the United States—via the mediation of Qatar—that it says must be met to reach an agreement to end the ongoing war. Tehran is demanding a halt to fighting on all fronts, the release of Iranian financial assets frozen abroad, and the lifting of the US maritime blockade. The Iranian side is now awaiting a response from President Donald Trump.
The conditions were outlined by Mohsen Rezaee, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Diplomatic efforts have restarted at a time when the conflict remains unresolved and both sides are simultaneously discussing further possible military escalation.
Tehran sends Washington three demands
Iran is communicating with the United States through Qatar, which is acting as an intermediary between the two parties.
According to Rezaee, Washington has now received Iran’s three principal demands.
The first is a cessation of hostilities on all fronts.
The second condition is the release of Iranian financial assets frozen abroad.
The third requirement is the lifting of the US maritime blockade.
Rezaee emphasized that it is now up to Donald Trump to decide how to respond to Iran’s proposal.
One major demand left off for now
In previous negotiating rounds, Tehran also pushed for compensation for damages caused by the war.
However, reparations are not among the three conditions currently presented publicly.
This means Iran has narrowed its publicly stated list of demands to an immediate halt to fighting, financial concessions, and an end to the maritime blockade.
It is not clear whether the issue of compensation could reemerge later in talks toward a final agreement.
Donald Trump recently suggested that the war with Iran could end after the congressional elections in November.
Qatar and Pakistan work to revive negotiations
Qatar and Pakistan have also become involved in the diplomatic process.
Both countries are seeking to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table after a previous agreement collapsed.
The US and Iran had signed a preliminary memorandum in June aimed at paving the way for a ceasefire and further negotiations.
However, the agreement quickly unraveled, with both parties subsequently accusing each other of violations, and the diplomatic process once again stalled.
Iran warns against renewed US attacks
The diplomatic offer is accompanied by a stern military warning.
Rezaee stated that Tehran considers another US attack a real possibility.
Should the United States attack again, he said, Iran’s response would be much stronger than in previous rounds of fighting.
He listed possible targets as American military bases, naval assets, and US commercial interests in the region. This statement reflects an Iranian official’s position, but does not announce any specific attack plans.
Iran shifts military strategy in the Persian Gulf
Rezaee also says that Iran has adjusted its military planning following earlier clashes.
Greater attention is now being paid to US naval forces from the Persian Gulf through the Gulf of Oman to the Arabian Sea.
According to him, Tehran recently tested an anti-ship missile equipped with multiple warheads.
These statements originate from the Iranian security official.
Strait of Hormuz remains a key flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive focal points of the conflict.
This strategic maritime route is vital for the export of oil and natural gas from the Persian Gulf. Any restrictions on maritime traffic here immediately affect both energy markets and transportation.
During previous negotiations, Iran linked the full restoration of shipping through the area to the release of frozen assets, easing of sanctions, and the end of US military actions.
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So far, Washington has not publicly confirmed acceptance of Iran’s three conditions. The next steps will depend on the Trump administration’s response and the continued efforts of mediators.
Tehran is thus sending a dual message: it expresses readiness to negotiate an end to the war, but also makes clear it is prepared to sharply escalate the conflict if another US attack occurs.
This article was translated from the original Slovak version with the assistance of AI.
