Iran is reportedly willing to resume talks with the United States if Washington agrees to five key conditions, according to a report by Fars News Agency citing an informed source.

The reported conditions include ending the war across all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, lifting sanctions on Iran, unfreezing Iranian assets, compensating Tehran for damages caused during the war, and recognizing Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the report, Iranian officials conveyed their position to Pakistan, which has been mediating indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.

The source added that the ongoing US naval blockade against Iranian ports has reinforced Tehran’s belief that Washington cannot be trusted in negotiations. 

Tensions escalated after US-Israeli strikes

The latest diplomatic deadlock follows the major aggression that was unleashed on Iran.  Iran later responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli territory and US military assets across the region. 

On April 7, Iran and the United States announced a temporary ceasefire, but subsequent negotiations held in Islamabad reportedly ended without a final agreement.

Although large-scale war has not resumed, the US blockade on Iranian ports remains in place, continuing to strain diplomatic efforts.

Tehran warns Washington, 'Israel' over diplomatic breakdown

Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister for Strategic Planning and Management Development, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, reiterated on Tuesday that any threat or act of aggression against Iran would be met with an immediate response that would cause regret, urging the United States and “Israel” to respect and submit to the legitimate rights of the Iranian people.

Brig. Gen. Talaei said that “Iran has demonstrated its capability to defend its people both through diplomacy and on the battlefield,” reaffirming that “any threat or act of aggression will be met with an immediate response that will bring regret.”

He added: “The American-Zionist enemy must recognize and submit to the legitimate and indisputable rights of the Iranian people,” warning that “if it fails to respond to the Iranian people’s demands through diplomatic channels, it should expect a repeat of its defeats on the battlefield.”

The top Iranian figure also noted that “the repeated withdrawal of US naval vessels and warships from areas of confrontation reflects the will and operational capability of Iran’s armed forces.” 

These remarks come amid the deadlock in US–Iran talks mediated by Pakistan, following Washington’s rejection of Tehran’s latest response to a proposal aimed at ending the war.