The proposed roadmap requires the United States to provide concrete guarantees against future military strikes while fulfilling terms of a previously established memorandum of understanding. Tehran’s list of conditions, detailed by Rezaei in an interview with Al Jazeera, includes the total cessation of combat operations across all regional fronts—specifically naming the conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces—the release of frozen Iranian assets, and the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. Once these requirements are met, Iran claims it is prepared to resume formal negotiations regarding its nuclear program and broader sanctions relief.
The diplomatic push follows a period of extreme volatility that began on February 28, when joint U.S.-Israeli strikes killed key Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. While a 14-point peace deal was signed on June 17, it collapsed within weeks as both sides traded accusations of non-compliance. Trump declared the agreement void on July 8, prompting Tehran to suspend its commitments. With military assessments suggesting the potential for further strikes remains high, Rezaei emphasized that Iran has adopted a new strategy aimed at a swift resolution, though he warned that the country remains prepared for a decisive military confrontation should negotiations fail.
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