Reuters reported, citing a high-level source, that Iran has stipulated basic conditions for entering into negotiations with the United States aimed at achieving sustainable peace, amid diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the escalation of the conflict.
The official stated that the Iranian conditions include an immediate cessation of all offensive operations, making firm pledges not to repeat them in the future, in addition to providing compensation for the losses it incurred. The same source confirmed that Tehran rejects any temporary truce, and insists on the need to reach a radical solution to the conflict that guarantees permanent peace.
The official also explained that any permanent peace agreement must give Iran the right to collect fees from ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, provided that the value of these fees is determined based on the type of ship, its cargo, and the surrounding conditions.
In a related context, the “official Iranian news agency” reported that Tehran sent its response to Pakistan regarding the American proposal aimed at ending the war, and confirmed its rejection of any temporary ceasefire, stressing the importance of ending the conflict once and for all while meeting its demands.
The agency explained that the Iranian response also included demands related to ending regional conflicts and establishing a mechanism that guarantees safe passage through the “Strait of Hormuz.”
These developments coincide with increasing diplomatic efforts, led by Pakistani mediation, with the aim of calming the escalating tension between Tehran and Washington, following the exchange of strikes and escalating warnings regarding the safety of navigation in the “Strait of Hormuz,” which represents a crossing point for approximately 20% of global oil supplies.
The parties concerned are seeking to balance exerting military pressure and engaging in the negotiation process, amid growing international concern about the possibility of the conflict expanding and its negative impact on energy markets and regional stability.
