Iran Stands By Two-Day Peace Talk Proposal Following U.S. Rejection
Iran defends a revised two-day proposal for peace negotiations, demanding sanctions be lifted while U.S. officials label the conditions as outrageous.
POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — Iran has publicly defended its latest plan to resume diplomatic negotiations with the United States within a two-day window, asserting it is the most reasonable path currently available.
The revised timeline represents a significant acceleration from a previous seven-day suggestion. That earlier plan required Washington to meet specific criteria before any formal discussions could take place.
According to the Iranian proposal, the United States must lift existing sanctions, terminate its naval blockade, and cease all hostilities as a prerequisite for restarting peace talks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed sharp opposition to these terms on Sunday, characterizing the requirements set by Tehran as outrageous.
In response to recent diplomatic friction, Iran also rejected American pressure exerted on Iraq to close its national borders.
Tehran officials further dismissed the formation of a U.S. military task force, suggesting the move is a mere distraction from the upcoming Republican midterm elections.
Despite the firm rejection from the American administration, Iran maintains that its two-day framework remains a viable option for resolving the ongoing conflict.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)