Shutdown of US bases, Hormuz transit fees: Iran sets tough terms for ceasefire
India Today
From shutting US bases to controlling a key global oil route, Iran's demands in response to Trump's proposal set a steep stage for talks, but hints of flexibility quietly emerge behind the scenes.
Iran has set out sweeping demands, from shutting down US military bases in the Gulf to ending sanctions and securing control over a key shipping route, as it responds to a proposal by Donald Trump for renewed talks.
According to reports, Tehran has conveyed that the bar for re-entering negotiations on a ceasefire deal remains high, even as indirect engagement between the two sides takes shape.
Iranian representatives have pushed for the closure of all American bases in the Gulf, financial compensation for wartime damage, and an end to Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah.
They have also sought a framework that would allow Iran to collect fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
People familiar with the matter said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has consolidated power within the country’s leadership and is driving these demands, reported Channel 12.
Another key condition includes a new arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz that would effectively place it under Iranian control, alongside firm guarantees that hostilities would not resume.
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