Iranian state media reports that Tehran has put forward a counterproposal in ongoing peace talks, which includes demands regarding the sovereignty of the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damages.
Key Demands in Iran's Counterproposal
According to reports from Iranian state media, the counterproposal outlines several key demands aimed at resolving the conflict:
- Sovereignty: Recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
- Compensation: A demand for compensation related to war damages.
- Economic Measures: The release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of existing sanctions.
- Conflict Resolution: A call for an end to fighting across all fronts, including the situation in Lebanon.
US Reaction and Stances
Donald Trump publicly rejected the latest peace proposal from Iran, labeling it as "totally unacceptable." In a social media post, he stated, "I don't like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!"
Meanwhile, the US maintains a firm stance on specific issues:
- Nuclear Program: The US has drawn a "very clear red line" regarding Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran has reportedly resisted.
- US Position: US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, reiterated that President Trump has been clear that Iran "will never have a nuclear weapon and they cannot hold the world’s economies hostage."
Notable Omission
It was noted by state media reports that the details of Iran's counterproposal, as reported so far, did not mention the country's nuclear program, which remains a major point of contention between the two nations.
