Iran presents seven conditions to US for peace

Iran has presented seven conditions to the United States to bring an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Major General Mohsen Rezaee, the powerful Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has issued a warning to the US alongside these conditions. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the possibility of the conflict escalating again is low.

According to a report by Business Standard, Major General Mohsen Rezaee, in a statement to the Iranian media, has called upon the US to accept the seven conditions. Attacking the US government, he stated that the war against Iran is dividing America, but Washington is faltering like a desperate gambler. He further added that the US should stop this game, stop making news about imaginary negotiations, and should not reject a new order in West Asia. Rezaee emphasized that the time has come to accept surrender to Iran's seven conditions.

The seven conditions presented by Iran include ending hostilities on all fronts, lifting the blockade imposed by the US Navy near the Strait of Hormuz, immediately reopening shipping lanes in that maritime route, lifting economic sanctions on Iran, releasing frozen Iranian assets abroad, and ceasing interference in Iran's internal affairs.

On the other hand, Donald Trump stated that the military conflict with Iran has effectively ended. He said that efforts are being made to maintain the status quo at present, and this is being done at the behest of neighbouring countries. Trump added that talks are underway with Iran and they are speaking very humbly. He expressed hope that if military engagements end, Americans and people of the world will feel safer after many years, as Iran was killing many people. However, while he did not provide assurances, he noted that if war had to be fought again, US forces are fully equipped and ready.

On Monday, Trump held a high-level dialogue with the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Trump announced that the key partners of the Gulf nations have supported an unprecedented land and sea blockade against Iran under 'Operation Iron Gate'. Trump noted on his social media platform Truth Social that countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait are united in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump clarified that the fact that Iran should not have nuclear weapons is non-negotiable. Trump further stated that the Gulf nations prefer to continue the largest naval blockade in history and Operation Iron Gate. However, Trump also expressed optimism that progress is being made towards de-escalating the conflict, although US forces remain ready for war.