Iran has forwarded a proposal on its nuclear program to the United States through Qatari intermediaries in an attempt to unblock negotiations and avoid a new military escalation. However, Tehran wants Washington to first meet seven conditions, including lifting the naval blockade and unlocking Iranian assets.
The news was announced by a senior Iranian official to Reuters, who confirmed that the proposal is currently being considered by the American side.
Among Iran's main conditions are the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon and Gaza, the complete lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and the payment of war reparations.
Tehran also seeks recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, guarantees against future attacks, and the creation of a regional security mechanism for West Asia.
Earlier this week, Iranian authorities had made public five conditions as the basis for a possible peace plan. The new proposal, which includes seven demands according to the Iranian official, appears to broaden the framework for negotiations.
Qatar at the center of diplomacy
According to the New York Times, Tehran had considered several Qatar-brokered proposals for the future of its nuclear program.
Doha has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent weeks, holding several rounds of meetings with Iranian representatives in Tehran and organizing further contacts in Qatar. Talks have also taken place in Armenia.
Until now, Iran had insisted that an agreement to end the war should first be reached and only then negotiations on the nuclear program should be resumed.
Therefore, the willingness to directly discuss this issue through a new proposal is seen as an important diplomatic development.
US Vice President JD Vance has also been involved in this process, who, according to officials quoted in the reports, has supported Qatar's efforts to avoid a new military escalation.
Last month, Vance sent a letter to the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, proposing the immediate start of peace talks, which would also include the nuclear program.
