- Talks possible if attacks stop: Tehran
- Sanctions removal included as condition
- Trump calls the proposal too late
- Signals to continue military campaign
Iran Peace Talks have taken a new turn. Amid the ongoing military confrontation in the Middle East, Iran has indicated that it is ready for negotiations, but with clear conditions. Tehran says that negotiations should not take place in an atmosphere of pressure or threats, but on a respectful basis. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has described the proposals as “too late”.
Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, special representative of Iran’s supreme leadership, said that his country wants a ceasefire and that the doors for dialogue have not been closed. However, he made it clear that as long as attacks continue, talks are not possible. According to him, if military action is stopped, a firm guarantee is given that there will be no attacks in the future, and economic sanctions are lifted, then Iran will not step back from negotiations.
Elahi also repeated that Iran sees itself in a defensive position. He said that the country is demanding its rights and will not accept pressure imposed on it. Accusing the United States of starting the conflict, he said that if Washington stops its military campaign, then Tehran will also end its retaliatory action.
He also said that before the recent attacks, talks between the United States and Iran were moving forward under Oman’s mediation. Both sides were reportedly close to issuing a joint statement, and progress was being considered positive. But during this time, military action began, which disrupted the negotiation process.
Meanwhile, the situation has changed rapidly. The conflict has moved beyond limited diplomatic tension and has reached wide-scale air campaigns. US President Donald Trump has described the proposals coming from Iran as “too late.” He claimed that Iran’s military capability—especially its navy, air force, and air defense system—has suffered serious damage. Trump indicated that the possibility of talks cannot be completely ruled out in the end, but the military campaign will continue until Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities are completely eliminated.
In a statement issued from Tehran, emphasis has been placed on national unity. Elahi said that Iran had not abandoned the initiative for dialogue, but circumstances changed after the attacks. He alleged that America’s objective is not limited to Iran alone, but that it is working on a broader strategy to influence the global balance of power.
Elahi also said that the United States is trying to keep emerging and established powerful countries like India, China, and Russia in balance. According to him, Washington wants to maintain its influence at the global level and is not ready to accept any equal power as a partner.
