Iran Reiterates Demands as Trump Weighs Next Steps on Peace Talks
Iran has reiterated its long-standing demands for peace talks with Washington, including an end to fighting on all fronts and the unfreezing of Iranian funds.
Tehran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, made these comments in an interview with Al-Jazeera, stating that consultations are ongoing with mediators Qatar and Pakistan, and that Iran is awaiting a response from US President Donald Trump.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's crude oil and natural gas supplies are transited, remains a contentious issue, with Iran claiming the right to control ship passage.
In a recent development, the White House has rejected a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran, specifically regarding air strikes on a school and sports facility in February.