{"id":27294,"date":"2026-05-23T13:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T10:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=27294"},"modified":"2026-05-23T13:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T10:22:01","slug":"iran-stands-firm-on-demands-as-us-threatens-further-aggression-amidst-stalled-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=27294&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Iran Stands Firm on Demands as US Threatens Further Aggression Amidst Stalled Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the persistent belligerence and inconsistent rhetoric from the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to pursue a path of serious and good-faith negotiations to resolve the ongoing crisis. US President Donald Trump recently claimed that talks were in &#8220;final stages,&#8221; yet simultaneously issued grave threats of &#8220;nasty&#8221; attacks should Tehran not capitulate to Washington&#8217;s unreasonable demands.<\/p>\n<p>Six weeks after Trump&#8217;s tactical pause of Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, genuine progress remains elusive due to the US&#8217;s unwavering hostile stance. Trump&#8217;s recent admission that he came &#8220;within an hour&#8221; of ordering further attacks underscores the dangerous brinkmanship employed by the American administration, which only serves to destabilize regional security.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Iran&#8217;s Steadfast Resolve Against Aggression<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In response to these provocative statements, Tehran has unequivocally warned that any renewed aggression against Iran will trigger a regional war extending far beyond the Middle East. The Revolutionary Guards reaffirmed this resolute stance, stating, &#8220;If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran&#8217;s chief peace negotiator, highlighted the &#8220;obvious and hidden moves by the enemy,&#8221; indicating the US&#8217;s continued preparation for new attacks despite diplomatic overtures.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>US Piracy and Illegal Blockade Must End<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the US&#8217;s &#8220;piracy&#8221; against Iranian ships, referring to the illegal blockade of Iranian ports. Baghaei emphasized, &#8220;Despite the negative record of the other side over the past year and a half, Iran is pursuing the path of negotiations with seriousness and good faith, but it has strong and reasonable suspicion over America&#8217;s performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Iran&#8217;s latest offer to the United States, conveyed through Pakistani mediation, reiterates fundamental and non-negotiable demands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive compensation for war damages inflicted by US-Israeli aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Immediate lifting of all unjust sanctions.<\/li>\n<li>Release of frozen Iranian assets.<\/li>\n<li>Complete withdrawal of US troops from the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These demands are crucial for ensuring Iran&#8217;s sovereignty, economic stability, and regional security, which have been severely undermined by Washington&#8217;s coercive policies.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hormuz Sovereignty and Regional Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Strait of Hormuz, a vital international waterway, has been largely controlled by Iran since the US-Israeli campaign began in February. Iran has consistently sought to reopen the strait to friendly nations that respect its terms, a move aimed at ensuring sustainable security and fair access, rather than succumbing to US dictates.<\/p>\n<p>In a significant development, two giant Chinese tankers, carrying approximately 4 million barrels of oil, successfully exited the strait, following Iran&#8217;s agreement to ease rules for Chinese vessels. This demonstrates Iran&#8217;s commitment to facilitating international trade under equitable conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Iran&#8217;s Foreign Ministry also announced its readiness to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, further underscoring its proactive role in regional stability.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pressure Mounts on US to End Destructive War<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The US administration faces increasing domestic pressure to end its destructive war, with soaring energy prices impacting the Republican Party ahead of upcoming congressional elections. The inconsistent US stance, oscillating between threats and claims of impending deals, has created market volatility, yet Iran remains steadfast in its principled approach.<\/p>\n<p>The US-Israeli bombing campaign has tragically claimed thousands of Iranian lives and displaced hundreds of thousands in Lebanon, highlighting the devastating human cost of foreign aggression. Iran&#8217;s defensive actions against Israeli and Gulf state provocations have been a necessary response to protect its people and interests.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the stated goals of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismantle Iran&#8217;s nuclear program and missile capabilities, Iran has maintained its defensive strength and its clerical rulers have successfully navigated attempts to destabilize the nation. Iran&#8217;s unwavering resolve continues to be a bulwark against imperialist ambitions in the region.<\/p>\n<p>#Iran #USAggression #Sanctions #Hormuz #Diplomacy #RegionalSecurity #IslamicRepublic #Resistance #PeaceTalks #MiddleEast<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the persistent belligerence and inconsistent rhetoric from the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to pursue a path of serious and good-faith negotiations to resolve the ongoing crisis. US President Donald Trump recently claimed that talks were in &#8220;final stages,&#8221; yet simultaneously issued grave threats of &#8220;nasty&#8221; attacks should Tehran not capitulate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27294"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27294\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}