Tehran says the decision on when to end the war rests solely with Iran.
Washington: In response to a proposal by US President Donald Trump for renewed talks, Iran has reportedly set sweeping demands, from shutting down American military bases in the Gulf to ending sanctions and securing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
This development came as Iran publicly rebuffed American claims of ongoing negotiations, saying that there is no chance of a deal between the two adversaries.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Tehran has conveyed that the bar for re-entering negotiations on a ceasefire deal remains high, even as indirect engagement between the two sides takes shape.
Iranian representatives have pushed for the closure of all American bases in the Gulf, financial compensation for wartime damage, and an end to Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah.
Another key condition includes a new arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz that would effectively place it under Iranian control, alongside firm guarantees that hostilities would not resume. In addition, it has also insisted on the lifting of all sanctions as part of any agreement to end the conflict.
According to Iran’s Press TV, Iran has said it will end the ongoing war only if its conditions are met, firmly rejecting any attempt by Trump to dictate the timeline for a ceasefire, and describing the American proposal as “excessive”.
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