Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
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β’Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:32:30 +0000
π° What Happened
Iran's top security official says Tehran has sent a list of conditions to Washington through mediators in Qatar. Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera the message was meant to end the war with the United States. He says Iran is now waiting for a reply from President Donald Trump.
Rezaei said the conditions are a stop to fighting on all fronts, the release of Iran's frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade. He added that Trump's threats will not work, and that Iran is ready for a decisive war.
Rezaei did not rule out a new US strike. He said Iran's military plans now focus on US naval ships in the Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
π The Backstory
The war began in late February when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Those attacks killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The fighting has damaged Iran's economy and its armed forces.
Qatar and Pakistan have worked as go-betweens since a deal between the two sides ran out last month. Neighbours in the region are also pushing for an end to the fighting.
Rezaei took charge of Iran's Supreme National Security Council about a month ago. An expert told Al Jazeera that Washington may not treat the list as a serious offer. He did note that Iran has dropped an earlier demand for war payments.
π― Why It Matters
This war has pushed up oil and shipping costs around the world. If talks start, fuel and food prices could ease. If they fail, the fighting may spread and hit families far from Iran.
Iran's top security official says Tehran has sent a list of conditions to Washington through mediators in Qatar. Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera the message was meant to end the war with the United States. He says Iran is now waiting for a reply from President Donald Trump.
Rezaei said the conditions are a stop to fighting on all fronts, the release of Iran's frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade. He added that Trump's threats will not work, and that Iran is ready for a decisive war.
Rezaei did not rule out a new US strike. He said Iran's military plans now focus on US naval ships in the Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
The war began in late February when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Those attacks killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The fighting has damaged Iran's economy and its armed forces.
Qatar and Pakistan have worked as go-betweens since a deal between the two sides ran out last month. Neighbours in the region are also pushing for an end to the fighting.
Rezaei took charge of Iran's Supreme National Security Council about a month ago. An expert told Al Jazeera that Washington may not treat the list as a serious offer. He did note that Iran has dropped an earlier demand for war payments.
This war has pushed up oil and shipping costs around the world. If talks start, fuel and food prices could ease. If they fail, the fighting may spread and hit families far from Iran.