Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has utilized Qatar as an intermediary to relay a set of conditions to the United States. These conditions reportedly outline the requirements Tehran believes are necessary to restart diplomatic negotiations and address ongoing regional hostilities.

While the specific details of these conditions remain undisclosed, the communication marks a notable attempt by Iran to establish a framework for engagement with the U.S. government. Rezaei confirmed that the message has been delivered and that Iranian leadership is now waiting for a response from President-elect Donald Trump.

This development follows a period of heightened tension between the two nations. The use of Qatar as a diplomatic conduit is a long-standing practice for back-channel communications between Washington and Tehran, as the two countries lack formal diplomatic relations. At this stage, the Trump transition team has not publicly confirmed the receipt of these specific proposals or indicated a willingness to engage in the requested talks. The situation remains fluid as both sides assess the potential for a shift in diplomatic posture.