Iran is demanding the closure of US military bases in the region and the lifting of all sanctions as preconditions for a ceasefire, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing informed sources.
Based on the report, Tehran has outlined a set of sweeping demands, including compensation for strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, as well as the dismantling of American military infrastructure in the Persian Gulf.
Sources say Iran is also seeking firm guarantees that hostilities will not resume. As part of its conditions, Tehran is calling on Israel to halt military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The report further indicates that Iran is pushing for a broader agreement that would allow it to impose transit fees in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
At the same time, Iran is reportedly refusing to limit its ballistic missile program, and any potential agreement would not address its nuclear activities.
The developments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Earlier, Reuters reported that Washington had drafted and sent Tehran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict.
Based on that plan, Iran would be required to dismantle its nuclear program, restrict its ballistic missile capabilities, and cease support for proxy forces across the region.
The contrasting positions highlight the significant gap between the parties, underscoring the challenges facing any potential agreement to end the escalating confrontation.
