25.03.2026 09:40
It was claimed that Iran presented tough conditions for ceasefire negotiations, including the closure of US bases, compensation for attacks, the lifting of sanctions, and non-interference with its missile program. Additionally, the demand for fees from the Strait of Hormuz was also brought up. The US assessed these demands as "unrealistic," while it was noted that the contacts were conducted indirectly.
It was claimed that Iran set heavy conditions to return to possible ceasefire talks with the US. Among the demands were notable items such as the closure of US bases and the payment of compensation.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, based on sources close to the matter, Iranian officials communicated that they had set a "high threshold" to return to ceasefire negotiations with the Trump administration. The report stated that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) were directing the process and that tough demands were put on the table.
CLOSURE OF US BASES AND COMPENSATION DEMAND
Among Iran's most striking demands, it was claimed that the closure of all US military bases in the Persian Gulf and the payment of compensation for attacks against Iran were included. In addition, it was suggested that Iran demanded a new regulation for the Strait of Hormuz, seeking the right to charge fees for passage.
LIFTING SANCTIONS AND MISSILE PROGRAM RED LINE
The report stated that Iran also put forward the following conditions:
- A guarantee that the war would not restart
- The cessation of Israel's attacks on Hezbollah
- The lifting of all sanctions imposed on Iran
- The protection of the ballistic missile program and no negotiations on any limitations regarding this
HARSH RESPONSE FROM THE US
An American official speaking to the Wall Street Journal described Iran's demands as "absurd and unrealistic." The report also noted that there was no direct contact between the parties, and messages were conveyed through intermediaries in the Middle East. It was stated that the first messages of new diplomatic contacts were delivered over the past weekend.
NO DIRECT CONTACT
It was recorded that no direct talks were held between the US and Iran, and the diplomatic process was conducted through indirect channels. The positions of the parties are considered to be quite distant.
NOTABLE PREPARATION FROM TRUMP
On the other hand, according to a report by Axios based on US and Israeli officials, President Donald Trump is preparing both diplomatic options and military escalation simultaneously in the Iran conflict. Officials stated that the Trump administration is preparing for a war that would last another two to three weeks even if talks take place.
Special envoy Witkoff had suggested Vice President JD Vance as the chief negotiator, citing Vance's position's prestige and the perception that Tehran does not see him as a hawk. One of Trump's advisors told Axios that the buildup of US forces was designed as a pressure tool rather than a sign of malicious negotiations.
US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
While negotiations continued between Tehran and Washington, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel. In the US-Israel attacks, former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and many high-ranking officials were killed.