Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US, Warns of Decisive Conflict

Iran has transmitted a set of seven conditions to the United States via Qatar in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, according to reports Monday. The conditions represent Iran's formal demands for a resolution to the current standoff.

Among the key requirements outlined by Tehran are the cessation of military operations on all fronts, the unfreezing of Iranian assets that have been held abroad, and the lifting of maritime blockades affecting Iranian shipping. The broader package is designed to address Iran's core grievances in its dispute with the United States.

Iran has warned that failure to accept these conditions could result in what it characterizes as a "decisive conflict," signaling the gravity with which Tehran views the current situation. The use of Qatar as a mediator underscores the limited direct diplomatic channels between the two countries.

The development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where disputes over sanctions, regional proxy conflicts, and maritime security have created a volatile situation. The transmission of formal conditions through a third-party mediator suggests both sides maintain some interest in exploring diplomatic alternatives, though significant gaps remain between their positions.