According to the semi-official Fars news agency, the United States presented five demands considered “essential” to begin a new negotiation process with Iran.

Among the conditions mentioned are the transfer of 400 kilograms of Iranian enriched uranium to US territory, the suspension of activities at all but one of Iran’s nuclear facilities, and the refusal to release frozen Iranian assets or pay economic compensation to Tehran.

The US proposal would also link the progress of the talks to the maintenance of a ceasefire on all regional fronts.

According to the same report, Iran responded by setting as requirements the lifting of economic sanctions, the release of blocked assets, the payment of war reparations, and the recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran also demanded a complete cessation of hostilities in various regional theaters, including Lebanon.

So far, no US or Iranian official has issued a statement regarding the information published by Fars.

Tensions between the two countries have escalated since the war that began on February 28 of the United States and Israel against Iran, a conflict that has left thousands dead and led to attacks on military installations and strategic targets in the region.

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