WASHINGTON: The Wall Street Journal has claimed that Iran has eased its conditions for potential peace negotiations with the United States, signaling a possible shift in its diplomatic approach.
According to the report, Iran is willing to drop its demand for the immediate lifting of blockades and may also agree to hold talks in Pakistan next week, subject to US approval.
The report further states that Tehran has sent a 14-point proposal to Washington through Pakistan. Under the proposed framework, Iran’s nuclear and missile programs would not be included in initial negotiations.
It adds that discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be linked to the process of lifting blockades, while talks on easing US sanctions could be addressed at a later stage.
However, Iranian military officials struck a contrasting tone. Sardar Asadi, deputy inspector at the Khatam al-Anbia headquarters, said Iranian armed forces remain on full alert, warning of the possibility of renewed confrontation between Iran and the United States.
Separately, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mohsen Rezaei stated that the United States would “learn new lessons” in the Gulf region, criticizing US military leadership as inexperienced in regional geography and complexities.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump, speaking in Florida, reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. He warned that unresolved tensions could resurface in the future if left unaddressed.
Trump also claimed that US naval forces were effectively acting in a “pirate-like” manner by intercepting Iranian vessels and oil shipments, describing the operations as economically beneficial while defending US strategic objectives in the region.
The contrasting statements highlight continued uncertainty surrounding US-Iran relations, with signals of potential diplomacy accompanied by escalating rhetoric on both sides.
