Overview
- Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Saturday that Tehran formally passed seven conditions to Washington via Qatari mediators and is awaiting a response from President Donald Trump.
- Rezaei identified three core demands as an end to the war on all fronts, release of frozen Iranian assets, and lifting of the U.S. naval blockade that restricts Iran’s maritime access.
- Tehran paired its diplomatic message with a military warning, saying it is prepared for a “decisive war” and claiming a recent unverified anti‑ship missile test near a U.S. vessel.
- Qatar and Pakistan are actively relaying messages and Turkey has floated parallel proposals, but the full seven‑point list has not been published and negotiations remain fragile.
- The dispute hinges on sanctions, control of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and market confidence, meaning Washington’s reply could quickly shift risks to regional shipping, oil markets, and civilians living near flashpoints.