Iran official rejects US talks until Tehran conditions are met
Mohsen Rezaei of Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated on Tuesday that no negotiations with the United States will occur until Tehran's specific demands are satisfied.
Mixed signals from Washington ignored
The Iranian security chief dismissed President Donald Trump as sending conflicting messages ranging from refusing negotiations to expressing readiness to talk. Rezaei wrote on X that these mixed signals should not distract Iran from its core position. He emphasized that the stakes regarding oil and maritime straits have fundamentally changed since the conflict began.
Specific preconditions for ending war
Tehran has repeatedly listed war reparations and the lifting of sanctions as necessary preconditions for ending the war. The Iranian leadership also demands an end to the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz before any discussion can take place. Damage control measures will not stop what is coming according to the secretary's latest statement.
Recent Houthi attacks complicate situation
Houthis struck Saudi targets again while talks over the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled. The Saudi-led coalition reports that Iran has maintained these demands despite ongoing hostilities in the region. Trump noted on Monday that he is open to holding talks after weeks of saying a deal was too early.
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- Middle East Eye
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