Wall Street Journal: Iran sets 7 conditions to stop the war
The Wall Street Journal quoted informed sources as saying that Tehran has presented conditions described as high to return to the negotiating table.
According to these leaks, Iran is demanding the closure of US military bases in the Gulf region, in addition to obtaining compensation for the damage it suffered as a result of the war.
Reports about 7 conditions points to a guarantee the war won’t restart, as Iran is demanding firm security guarantees that future attacks by the US or Israel won’t occur.
The second is closing U.S. military bases in the region, as Tehran wants US bases in the Gulf and nearby countries shut down as part of any settlement.
Third, financial compensation, which Tehran calls for compensation for damage caused by airstrikes and military operations.
Also, Tehran wants a new arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz, that the proposals include giving Iran greater control or legal authority over the strategic shipping route, or allowing it to collect transit fees.
Also, end to fighting on all regional fronts, with Iran wants a comprehensive ceasefire covering allied groups and multiple battle zones, not just inside Iran.
Iran wants also to a lifting of sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republics for decades, and preserving missile capabilities.
Iran insists sanctions be lifted and that its missile program should remain intact or not be restricted.
The other additional demands include prosecution or extradition of hostile media figures or broader political-legal changes tied to the conflict’s outcome.
A US official called these demands unrealistic, arguing that the high ceiling makes the chances of reaching an agreement more complicated than they were before the conflict erupted.
On the other hand, the Iranian side has told mediators – including Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, that it doesn’t trust US promises, citing past experiences that it considers deception, which makes diplomatic progress more difficult.
