Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with US

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:49pm 1 min read
Iranian flag flies near a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. – Reuters
Iranian flag flies near a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. – Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for ​talks on a lasting ‌peace with the United States, a senior official ​told Reuters on Tuesday, ​including an immediate halt ⁠to strikes, guarantees ​that attacks will not be ​repeated, and compensation for damage.

The official said Tehran rejects ​any ceasefire with ​the US that is only temporary.

He ‌added ⁠that a permanent peace deal should allow Iran to demand fees ​for ​ships ⁠passing through the Strait of Hormuz, ​which would vary ​depending ⁠on the type of ship, its cargo, and ⁠prevailing ​conditions.

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