Iran Rejects US Peace Response, Demands Seven Conditions Met to Open Hormuz Strait
Iran slams the US response to its peace proposal, demanding explicit action on a seven-point deal before the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — Tehran has issued a sharp critique of the United States’ reaction to its recent peace initiative, asserting that the American response was insufficient. This comes despite Iran reiterating seven specific requirements that were previously dismissed by President Trump back in October.
Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei stated on the social media platform X that the American stance regarding Iran’s stated rights and demands lacked convincing power. He emphasized that Washington must provide a clear and comprehensive response to all seven conditions and implement the necessary changes.
Rezaei further indicated that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would only be reopened once these demands are fully addressed.
Tehran remains steadfast in presenting its seven-point framework as the only viable path forward. The proposal includes demands that the US government provide compensation for war-related damages, terminate its ongoing economic pressure campaign, and lift the naval blockade currently encircling Iranian ports.
Additionally, the deal calls for a total cessation of hostilities across multiple theaters. This specifically includes conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, where Iranian-backed groups maintain operations.
Other core demands include the unblocking of billions of dollars in frozen international assets and a significant reduction of the US military footprint within the Middle East.
The final component of the agreement seeks a definitive and permanent end to warfare, rather than a temporary ceasefire between the two nations.
Notably, the Iranian plan bypasses any immediate discussions regarding the country’s missile capabilities or nuclear program in the future. Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, confirmed on Monday that ongoing dialogues between Tehran and Washington remain strictly focused on this seven-point agreement.
The regime has maintained this specific proposal since September, showing little willingness to accept concessions offered by mediators based in Qatar. The framework bears significant similarities to a brief ceasefire established in June, which disintegrated after Iran began conducting attacks on vessels within the Strait of Hormuz.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
