Iran has reportedly outlined a set of demands ahead of potential negotiations with US representatives, including a call for the closure of all US military bases in the Gulf region.
Other key demands raised by Tehran include financial compensation for damage sustained during the war and a guarantee that the US will refrain from further military action against the country.
According to a Channel 12 report, Iran has also expressed a willingness to freeze its ballistic missile programme for five years and scale back its uranium enrichment. Also, Tehran has agreed to enter discussions regarding its stockpile of 60 per cent enriched uranium.
The US has consistently warned that Iran’s missile development poses a significant threat to both America and its allies in the region.
Another key demand from Iran is the establishment of a new maritime order, with the Strait of Hormuz placed under its control. The strategic waterway saw massive disruption of ship movement during the conflict, contributing to a global oil crisis and a sharp increase in prices.
US President Donald Trump, speaking on Tuesday, claimed that the Iranian leadership had offered the US a "significant prize" related to the Strait of Hormuz and oil flow. “They are going to make a deal. They did something yesterday that was amazing, actually. They gave us a present. And the present arrived today. It was a very big present worth a tremendous amount of money,” Trump said.
Reports suggest that Iran could also agree to allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of remaining centrifuges. Tehran may further commit to halting financial support for regional proxy groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iraqi militias.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, Iran's negotiating position has hardened sharply since the outbreak of war, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exerting increasing influence over decision-making. The report cites three Iranian sources who indicated that Tehran would seek significant concessions from the US if mediation efforts lead to serious negotiations.
Sources also suggest that Tehran may send Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to participate in the talks, but the final decisions will rest with the hardline leadership of the IRGC.