Iran has reaffirmed its conditions for any renewed negotiations with the United States, insisting that all enriched nuclear material must remain on Iranian territory and that Washington must take concrete steps before diplomatic talks can resume.
The position comes as Qatar and Pakistan reportedly pursue a mediation initiative aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington, including a proposal to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Meanwhile, Israeli officials are assessing the possibility of renewed military confrontation with Iran.
Tehran Insists on Seven Conditions Before Negotiations Resume
During a meeting with Pakistan’s army chief, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary reiterated that all enriched nuclear material would remain inside Iran, stressing that Tehran would not enter negotiations unless Washington demonstrated genuine commitment through tangible measures and fulfilled Iranian conditions.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reinforced that position, declaring that Tehran had nothing new to communicate to Washington.
“There is nothing new for us to say to Washington,” Ghalibaf said, maintaining that the United States could only restore Iran’s trust by implementing Tehran’s seven conditions.
He also accused the Trump administration of violating a memorandum of understanding while continuing to issue threats against Iran.
The statements indicate that Tehran is maintaining its negotiating demands despite mounting diplomatic pressure and the possibility of further military escalation.
Qatar and Pakistan Propose Compromise Involving Frozen Iranian Assets
Despite the confrontational rhetoric, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Qatar and Pakistan have been pursuing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States.
According to the newspaper, the two mediators have presented a compromise proposal designed to accommodate demands from both Washington and Tehran.
A central element of the initiative reportedly involves the release of $6 billion in Iranian funds frozen in Qatari banks.
The proposal was conveyed to Iranian officials by Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, during his visit to Tehran.
Sources cited in the report claimed that the initiative had secured American approval and had already received a preliminary positive response and approval from Iran.
If implemented, the arrangement could provide a basis for renewed negotiations, although the reported understandings have not been presented as a finalised agreement.
Iranian Official Cites Uncertainty Within Trump’s Administration
While mediation efforts continue, Iranian officials have raised concerns about the American administration’s internal decision-making process.
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency quoted a senior security official as saying that a lack of clarity over who holds final decision-making authority within the Trump administration represents a major obstacle to negotiations.
The official identified uncertainty surrounding the roles of JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner in the administration’s diplomatic decision-making process.
The concern centres on the absence of a clearly defined mechanism for reaching binding decisions on the American side, complicating efforts to establish a reliable negotiating framework.
Netanyahu and Hegseth Discuss Possibility of Renewed War Against Iran
Alongside the diplomatic developments, Israeli officials have continued examining scenarios involving a renewed military confrontation with Iran.
Following revelations of a secret visit to Tel Aviv by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held approximately two hours of discussions concerning the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran.
The meeting took place at Ovda Air Base and was attended by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi, and Netanyahu’s military secretary, Guy Markizano.
Representatives from the United Arab Emirates also participated in the meeting, according to the newspaper.
The discussions took place against a backdrop of uncertainty surrounding Washington’s next steps, with diplomatic efforts proceeding alongside preparations for a potential return to military confrontation.
Israeli Official Puts Possibility of Attack Before Elections at 30 Per Cent
Yedioth Ahronoth cited an Israeli official who estimated the probability of an attack against Iran before Israel’s elections at 30 per cent.
The official indicated that the assessment could change following the American midterm elections scheduled for 3 November.
The estimate reflects the official’s assessment rather than a confirmed decision to launch military action.
According to the newspaper, Israel’s heightened military alert is not limited to preparations for a possible offensive against Iran.
Israeli security officials are also concerned about the possibility of a surprise Iranian attack launched from multiple fronts, suggesting that military preparations encompass both offensive planning and defensive contingencies.
Washington’s Support for Netanyahu and the Wider Regional Calculations
The Israeli newspaper also examined the political implications of President Donald Trump’s public support for Netanyahu and Hegseth’s visit.
It suggested that the developments could form part of broader strategic calculations involving Washington’s relationship with Israel and its approach to Iran.
Under this interpretation, American support for potential military action against Tehran could be connected to efforts to secure greater Israeli flexibility on other regional issues.
The analysis raises the possibility that Washington’s support for Israeli military objectives may be linked to wider diplomatic negotiations involving regional priorities.
For now, the reported Qatari-Pakistani mediation initiative and the parallel American-Israeli military discussions illustrate the competing diplomatic and military options being considered, while Tehran continues to insist that meaningful negotiations depend on Washington fulfilling its stated conditions.
