{
  "id": 13762647,
  "title": "Iran’s security chief calls US response to deal conditions ‘inadequate’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/irans-security-chief-calls-us-response-to-deal-conditions-inadequate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T17:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-security-chief-calls-us-response-deal-conditions-inadequate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has criticized the United States' response to Iran's conditions for a potential agreement as \"inadequate.\" Rezaei, speaking to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, stated that while the Americans have accepted some of Iran's conditions, others remain unclear. He emphasized that the United States must clarify these remaining issues before any progress can be made in talks regarding a possible agreement.\n\nRezaei further noted that Iran is no longer in the process of responding to the Americans' latest comments. Instead, he urged the US to clarify the unclear issues that have emerged. The tension between Iran and the US stems from President Donald Trump's recent rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.\n\nIn response, US Vice President Mike Pence demanded a \"meaningful\" reduction in Iran's uranium enrichment capacity as a precondition for an agreement. The ongoing standoff highlights the difficulties in reaching a mutually acceptable deal between Iran and the United States.",
  "summary": "Iran’s security chief calls US response to deal conditions ‘inadequate’ Washington must clarify its position before talks on a possible agreement can advance, Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says. “The Americans have now responded to us. In their response, they have accepted some of our conditions, while others remain unclear,” the Supreme National Security Council secretary told the…",
  "key_points": [
    "US Vice President Mike Pence demands meaningful reduction in Iran's uranium enrichment capacity.",
    "Iran no longer responding to US comments, urges clarification of unclear issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran’s security chief accuses Trump administration of oil smuggling near Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/irans-security-chief-accuses-trump-administration-of-oil-smuggling",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:57:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}