The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, confirmed that the Islamic Republic has made the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the beginning of any negotiations conditional on the full implementation of seven fundamental demands. He noted that diplomatic efforts by mediators to present new proposals in Tehran are still ongoing. His remarks came during an interview with Iran’s Khabar television channel last night.
Rezaei stated that, following repeated American attempts to initiate negotiations, Iran made it clear that no direct dialogue would take place unless all seven Iranian conditions were fully implemented.
He explained that these conditions had been communicated through intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar, emphasizing that without compliance, the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened and no negotiations would take place.
He added that Iran has adopted a different approach from its previous diplomacy, making any discussions in subsequent stages dependent on Washington changing its actual behavior by accepting these conditions.
According to Rezaei, the American response attempted to modify Iran’s conditions and introduce discussions concerning subsequent phases, but Tehran responded unequivocally that
“the American positions are unconvincing.”
Regarding the new round of discussions, Rezaei said the other side’s responses were clearer this time than before, with indications emerging of a willingness to accept Iran’s seven conditions.
He explained that, after Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised certain ambiguities and new responses were received, the talks entered a new phase. He stressed that Tehran takes diplomacy seriously but will under no circumstances retreat from the rights of the Iranian people.
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council also addressed the international consequences of the war against Iran, noting that the positions of European leaders, particularly those of France and Germany, had changed after they initially appeared satisfied with the Israeli attack.
He said that French President Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor now openly acknowledge deep economic difficulties, public protests, and crises resulting from the war against Iran.
He added that the sharp rise in global energy and fuel prices demonstrates that the consequences of this crisis extend far beyond the region.
Rezaei also pointed out that the war has significantly affected American public opinion and the political landscape, with Trump facing serious questions at all his election rallies about why he started the war.
He argued that these widespread consequences demonstrate that military action against Iran does not affect the country alone but has repercussions for the entire world because of Iran’s economic and civilizational capabilities.
Rezaei warned that any new war would have severe consequences, declaring:
“If war breaks out, we will break America’s horns so that it can no longer defend itself.”
He stressed that national security is an unchangeable red line, and that any new mistake by the enemy would be met with massive strikes and a dignified defense.
He emphasized that Iran’s objective is to ensure the war ends in such a way that no country would dare attack Iran again in the future.
Rezaei concluded that if Washington is not held accountable for its violations and the losses it has inflicted on Iran, it would send a dangerous message to other countries: that they can attack Iran without paying any price.