Iran set seven conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and entering peace negotiations with the United States following eight months of conflict. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that demands submitted via Qatari mediators include lifting US sanctions and the naval blockade, releasing frozen assets, and ending regional hostilities. Tehran declared the waterway will never return to pre-war international access status, while senior officials warned of retaliatory strikes against distant US bases if hostiles resume.
Iran's conditions for peace negotiations
- ▪Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatar to enter peace talks
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran's conditions for peace negotiations with the United States include lifting the US-imposed naval blockade and sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds, ending regional hostilities, and explicitly announcing the end of the war
- ▪According to the Associated Press, Iran's proposal suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day after the United States meets Tehran's demands, with final agreement talks starting the following day
Strait of Hormuz post-war control
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran and Oman reached an understanding regarding joint oversight of the Strait of Hormuz as part of Tehran's post-war proposal
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted on November 11, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war status following the US-Israeli conflict with Iran
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected international water designations in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea does not apply and regulation belongs strictly to bordering littoral states
Prospects for US-Iran negotiations
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that peace agreement with Washington remains possible if the United States adheres to previously agreed-upon understandings from June 2026 without making excessive demands
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf identified a fundamental lack of trust in the United States as the main obstacle to reaching a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed that United States officials requested Russian President Vladimir Putin facilitate direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran during a visit to Moscow
Iranian military warnings and deterrence
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran is determined to end its state of prolonged no-war-no-peace through sustainable military deterrence capabilities
- ▪Mohsen Rezaei warned that Iran could strike US military bases outside the Middle East, including installations in Europe or distant islands, if used to launch attacks against Iranian territory
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that US President Donald Trump would face another defeat if the United States launches fresh military attacks against Iran
Iran's stance on the Yemen conflict
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that no foreign parties should interfere in the ongoing conflict in Yemen
- ▪Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran is willing to offer assistance to resolve the conflict in Yemen if formally requested by both Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government
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