Iran sets 7 conditions for US talks, warns Trump of ‘decisive war’ if terms rejected

Iran has stipulated seven conditions for the United States to resume negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei informed Al Jazeera that Iran is awaiting a response from President Donald Trump regarding these conditions. He did not disclose all seven demands but mentioned three key requests: ceasing hostilities in all theaters, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and terminating the US naval blockade.

Rezaei emphasized that it is in Washington’s best interest to accept these conditions, stating that Trump’s threats would not yield any results. He further warned of the possibility of a "decisive war" if US demands are not met, indicating that Iran is prepared for such a confrontation. Iran’s military assessments suggest that another US attack is imminent, even as Tehran pursues a strategy to conclude the war swiftly.

Rezaei disclosed that Iran has recently tested a multi-warhead anti-ship missile near a US vessel or aircraft carrier, according to Tehran Times. Iran has also expressed readiness to respond against US military bases in the region, as well as American commercial interests and companies if provoked. Despite the ongoing war, Rezaei noted that it is still progressing.

The US-Israeli war on Iran commenced on February 28 when the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orchestrated the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials. Iran has retaliated with strikes against US bases across the Gulf. In recent days, President Trump has indicated that he hopes the war is nearing an end and plans to meet leaders from six Gulf countries during the UN General Assembly in New York.

Direct contacts between Iran and the US continue through regional mediators, including Qatar and Pakistan. Pakistan is also engaging in diplomatic efforts, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expected to visit Tehran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei acknowledged Pakistan’s role in mediation but denied any specific US proposal by Naqvi.

Rezaei maintained that Iran has not decided to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite mounting pressure over its nuclear program. He affirmed that Iran’s nuclear doctrine remains unchanged and that Tehran adheres to a religious decree prohibiting nuclear weapons. The US and Israel’s war on Iran has been primarily driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington seeking to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon, while Iran maintains that its program is purely peaceful.