From The Express Tribune · agencies · · 50s
Iran holds firm on seven demands
Iran demands US concessions before talks as Gulf tensions rise.
In brief
Iran demands US concessions before talks as Gulf tensions rise. Iran insists on seven conditions including lifting sanctions and releasing frozen assets before negotiating with the US, amid attacks on shipping and crackdowns in Bahrain. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
Iran's nuclear proposal
Iran submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar but insists on seven demands before negotiations begin.
Seven demands
Iran requires lifting US sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations.
Tehran's stance
Iran rejects paper commitments and wants practical US steps before new diplomatic engagement.
Shipping attacks
A seafarer died in a missile attack on an oil tanker near Bahrain, with the vessel taken to Bahrain's port for investigation.
Bahrain crackdown
Over 50 clerics arrested in Bahrain since May for alleged Iranian-backed rebellion efforts.
The essence
Iran insists on seven conditions including lifting sanctions and releasing frozen assets before negotiating with the US, amid attacks on shipping and crackdowns in Bahrain.
