Iran has formally informed Pakistani mediators that it will not enter a second round of negotiations with the United States unless five specific preconditions are met first.
The semi-official Fars News Agency, citing an informed Iranian source, reported that Tehran views these demands as "minimum trust-building guarantees" that must be implemented before any further dialogue can take place. Iran delivered its formal response to the latest U.S. proposal via Pakistani channels on Sunday.
Iran’s Five Preconditions:
- Ending the war on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon
- Lifting of all U.S. sanctions on Iran
- Release of frozen Iranian assets abroad
- Compensation (war reparations) for damages caused by the conflict
- International recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian sources stressed that the continued U.S. naval blockade in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman after the ceasefire has further reinforced Tehran’s distrust of Washington.
Pakistan remains the primary mediator between the two sides. No immediate comment has been issued by the White House or U.S. State Department on the latest Iranian position.
The development comes amid a fragile ceasefire that followed the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran earlier in 2026. Tensions persist over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, and regional conflicts involving Iranian-backed groups.
This hard stance significantly complicates efforts to stabilize the region and reopen vital oil shipping routes.
