Iran sets conditions for ending war with US as Hormuz remains closed
Tehran says it has conveyed demands through Qatari mediators, but Washington has not publicly responded.
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran has conveyed conditions for ending its war with the United States through Qatari mediators, while warning that Iran is prepared for further military action.
The demands include an end to hostilities, the lifting of naval blockades, the release of frozen Iranian funds and recognition of Iran’s rights. Rezaei did not mention war reparations, which Iran had previously demanded.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States fulfilled its commitments. Iran says the waterway will not reopen while those conditions remain unmet.
The position resembles provisions in a June memorandum of understanding, including an end to fighting, respect for sovereignty, the removal of blockades and safe shipping through Hormuz. The memorandum reportedly expired last month, and it is unclear whether the latest terms represent a revised proposal or a restatement of earlier demands.
Al Jazeera reported that attacks around Hormuz have intensified and oil prices have exceeded $100 a barrel. Analysts cited by the broadcaster described the conflict as a stalemate, with significant gaps remaining between the parties.
The United States has not publicly responded to Iran’s conditions, and there is no indication in the source material that a settlement is imminent.
