Iran Sets 3 Conditions for US War Talks as Trump Response Still Pending

3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Sep 19

Iran said it has given Donald Trump terms for re-entering negotiations to end the war: halt fighting on all fronts, unfreeze Iranian funds and lift the naval blockade.
Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran is still waiting for a US reply, while Qatari and Pakistani mediators continue shuttle contacts to break a stalemate that has stretched beyond six months.
The diplomatic push comes as regional risks rise: Houthi forces claimed missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu, after Saudi alerts overnight around the capital and Al-Kharj.
Tehran is also trying to project resilience at home, drawing hundreds of thousands to a pro-government rally and promoting new volunteer forces as sanctions and the blockade strain the economy.
The prolonged conflict is clouding wider markets, with JPMorgan saying oil above $100 a barrel and other pressure points have failed to produce a clear path to a settlement.