Iran has transmitted conditions for ending hostilities with the United States through Qatari mediators. The proposal includes an immediate halt to fighting on all fronts and the lifting of naval blockades.

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, outlined the terms in an interview with Al Jazeera. He stated that Tehran is awaiting a response from President Donald Trump.

Key Peace Conditions

The proposed framework seeks to de-escalate tensions through specific operational changes. Rezaei emphasized that accepting these terms would serve Washington’s best interests.

Rezaei warned that Iran remains ready for a “decisive war” if negotiations fail. He did not rule out further US strikes against Iranian targets.

Military Posture and Nuclear Stance

Despite ongoing conflict, Rezaei revealed that Iran recently tested a multi-warhead anti-ship missile near a US vessel or aircraft carrier. This test signals Tehran’s continued military capability amid diplomatic overtures.

On nuclear policy, Rezaei confirmed that Iran has not decided to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). He noted that Tehran continues to honor former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s fatwa against nuclear weapons. However, he warned that future sanctions or UN action could alter this stance.

Diplomatic Context

Qatar and Pakistan are facilitating efforts to return to a US-Iran negotiating framework. Rezaei mentioned that Iran and Oman were close to announcing a Strait of Hormuz agreement, but the deal was shelved and may require regional backing before publication.

US Response and Market Implications

Tensions remain high as President Trump considers drastic measures against Iran. Reports suggest Trump is weighing options including severe economic pressure or military action.

Former Pentagon official David Des Roches told Al Jazeera that Washington would likely view the proposed terms as a “surrender” rather than a serious negotiation opening. He highlighted that Iran dropped its earlier demand for war reparations as a sign of progress.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf previously warned the US of potential retaliation regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He cited a JPMorgan note stating that oil markets could not be modeled amid disruptions, suggesting Iran holds leverage over energy prices.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that the United States cannot pressure Iran through the Strait of Hormuz without facing significant blowback.

Ghalibaf posted on X on Sunday, mocking the US by sharing a meme depicting a closet with plates about to fall. He captioned the image with terms including "global IOU casino," "petrodollar ponzi," and "rentier sheikhdoms," calling it "Schrödinger’s Empire."

Geopolitical Tensions

Ghalibaf stated that the empire is in the Strait of Hormuz cabinet with falling plates, projecting hegemony but fully exposed. He claimed trying to suffocate Iran without blowback is impossible.

"This endgame cannot be modeled. It will be opened, and Iran’s hand is already on the lever," he said, quoting a post from HFI Research. The post referenced JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) analysts’ note about being unable to model oil amid disruptions.

Strategic Context

The comments come as President Donald Trump was reportedly contemplating taking significant action against Tehran. Reports indicated the administration is in "deciding mode" about the situation in Iran.

Trump is set to meet with state leaders from Gulf states to discuss a post-Iran war scenario. Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had struck and detained a Togo-flagged tanker named Trend in the Strait of Hormuz.