Iran says US response to seven conditions is ‘inadequate’

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei stated that the United States has accepted some of Iran's seven conditions for ending their ongoing conflict, but Tehran views Washington's overall response as "inadequate." Rezaei, who is the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made these remarks on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday (October 11). He emphasized that there will be "no return to the status quo ante" between the two nations.

Rezaei outlined the US acceptance of some of Iran's conditions, but accused Washington of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resorting to "smuggling" to move oil through the waterway. He remarked on the US military's shameful actions, claiming that it never stooped to such a "disgraceful low."

The Iranian side proposed seven conditions during the UN General Assembly, which included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normal maritime traffic within seven days if the United States met its demands. This proposal was made as a way to de-escalate the conflict and normalize shipping through the strategic waterway, which has been disrupted by the US-Iran war and attacks on tankers.

According to Rezaei, the US relayed its response to Iran's proposal through Qatari intermediaries. While the US reportedly accepted some aspects of Iran's demands, Tehran characterized the US response as "inadequate," highlighting a significant gap between the two countries on the terms of any potential deal.

The Strait of Hormuz continues to be a central issue, with Iran tying any reopening to US concessions. Rezaei's comments suggest that despite the presence of diplomatic channels, no breakthrough is imminent, and the risk of further disruption to maritime traffic remains. This exchange illustrates the broader pattern of indirect US-Iran negotiations facilitated by regional intermediaries, with Qatar playing a key role in relaying messages between Washington and Tehran.