Iran Sets Terms for US Talks, Threatens Strait of Hormuz
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Tehran has presented seven demands to the U.S. through Qatar, including sanctions relief and an end to regional conflicts. He stated that Iran awaits a formal U.S. response as a condition for resuming negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Ghalibaf also warned of a strong response to any further attacks by the U.S. or Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran demands U.S. lift sanctions, release funds, and end regional wars for talks.
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf awaits official U.S. response to seven demands.
- Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is conditional on Iran's demands being met.
- Tehran warns of severe retaliation against any further U.S. or Israeli attacks.
- Iran seeks a declared end to hostilities, not just a temporary ceasefire.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that Tehran is awaiting a formal American response to a list of demands presented to Washington. These demands, conveyed through Qatar, are conditions for advancing negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Ghalibaf specified that Iran requires the lifting of sanctions on its oil, the release of frozen funds, and a commitment to non-interference in its internal affairs. He also insisted on the end of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon and Yemen, rejecting a temporary ceasefire in favor of a declared end to hostilities against Iran.
Ghalibaf warned that any further attack by the United States or Israel would be met with a severe response. He emphasized that Iran will not remain indefinitely in a state of "neither war nor peace." The Speaker indicated that Iran has clearly communicated its position and is now looking for an official U.S. reply to determine if progress in negotiations is possible. He stated that Iran's response included seven demands and that the responsibility now lies with the Americans to reply.
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