Iran has set seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations with the United States, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
In a statement carried by Iran’s ISNA news agency and reported by Anadolu Ajansı on October 22, Rezaei said Tehran was not abandoning diplomacy but would no longer rely on agreements based solely on political assurances. He described de-escalation as Iran’s preferred outcome while insisting that its demands must be addressed before negotiations can resume.
Iran’s demands centre on ending the conflict, obtaining guarantees against renewed attacks and resolving disputes over maritime access and economic restrictions.
Previous Iranian proposals and public statements have included:
Important: These points reflect demands described in earlier Iranian proposals and related reporting. Anadolu Ajansı’s October 22 report did not publish the complete text of all seven newly presented conditions, so the list should not be treated as a verified verbatim account of the latest proposal.
Rezaei also warned that if the war resumes, Iran could use new capabilities to target US assets in the region, including undersea cables and artificial intelligence facilities.
Such threats raise concerns beyond military installations. Damage to energy infrastructure, data centres or international communications cables could disrupt oil markets, internet connectivity and business operations across the Gulf.
Rezaei acknowledged that a prolonged blockade would also impose costs on Iran, rejecting claims that the country would remain unaffected.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, connecting the Persian Gulf with international markets. Restrictions on shipping through the passage can affect oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, transport costs and energy prices.
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, 2026, according to Anadolu Ajansı’s report, triggering Iranian retaliation and severe disruption to navigation through the strait. A memorandum of understanding reached in June subsequently collapsed amid disagreements over maritime access.
Sources: Anadolu Ajansı, Reuters and Al Jazeera.
Source & Attribution Disclaimer: This article is based on reporting by the outlets listed above and public statements attributed to Iranian officials. The complete text of the seven conditions was not included in Anadolu Ajansı’s October 22 report; the demands summarised here draw on earlier Iranian proposals and related reporting. Threats and stated intentions are attributed to their sources and do not establish that further attacks will occur. This article does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.
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