[58074] Deadlock in Iran-US talks: Tehran sets new conditions for ending the war

Deadlock in Iran-US talks: Tehran sets new conditions for ending the war

Diplomatic contacts to settle the war between Iran and the United States have hit a deadlock, according to reports from May 13, 2026. According to Amir Tsarfati, known for his distinct pro-Israel and anti-Iranian stance, Tehran has set five binding conditions as "minimum guarantees" for resuming negotiations. Among the conditions: ending the war on all fronts, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, compensation for war damages, and recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

The report notes that the conditions were submitted in response to a 14-point American proposal, which Tehran defined as "completely unilateral." US President Donald Trump rejected the Iranian proposal and called it "completely unacceptable." As recalled, the ceasefire that took effect on April 8, mediated by Pakistan, has not led to a permanent agreement so far, and the talks in Islamabad have failed.

At the same time, the channel Finance, Money & Crypto notes that both sides continue to use the time to "restore their military capabilities" while the dialogue continues without a breakthrough. Analysts emphasize that each side strongly rejects the demands of the other side.

Conversely, sources at the channel Money & Digital Assets cite the Pakistani Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who estimates that another full-scale war between the US and Iran is not expected, and that "total war is a thing of the past."