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Iran’s Armed Forces Chief Proposes Five Conditions for Security Roadmap Amid Ongoing Tensions
TEHRAN—The chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Major-General Ali Abdollahi, has outlined five conditions aimed at creating a roadmap for long-term security in the region. This announcement comes as Qatar expressed optimism that negotiations could resume between Tehran and Washington, despite reports of U.S. military strikes on Qeshm Island.
According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, Abdollahi’s plan includes a call for a cessation of hostilities across multiple fronts, notably in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. It also demands the complete lifting of sanctions, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, and reparations for war damages. Additionally, the proposal seeks recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and assurances against future aggression through a regional security framework.
The Qatari government has increased its mediation efforts amid concerns that hostilities related to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could escalate following Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Majed al-Ansari reported that a Qatari delegation met with Iranian officials for more than three hours on Monday, during which they reviewed a proposal for potential negotiations.
“If there were no glimmer of hope, there would be no negotiations,” al-Ansari stated, avoiding speculation on whether a diplomatic agreement or military escalation was more probable. He emphasized the priority of ongoing Qatari-Pakistani mediation and declared that freedom of navigation in Hormuz remains non-negotiable, referencing a recent incident involving the Qatari tanker Al-Mayda.
Reports from Tehran indicate that the Qatari delegation’s visit was prompted by a letter from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and an Iranian delegation subsequently traveled to Qatar. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar Atas noted that the Qataris aim to mediate not towards a peace deal, but to establish a framework for restarting negotiations.
A significant point of tension remains the mistrust between the U.S. and Iran, as Iranian officials recall instances of U.S. military action during diplomatic efforts. In light of this, they are seeking concrete measures, including lifting sanctions and allowing Iran to engage in oil sales on the global market.
U.S. officials confirmed limited military strikes on Qeshm Island on Monday, describing the actions as a defensive measure against threats to American aircraft. Iranian media reported five explosions on the island, with additional blasts reported in Bandar Lengeh. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have shot down two U.S. drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement to the press, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the responsibility lies with the United States to avert further conflict. Meanwhile, Tehran’s Hamshahri newspaper indicated that Iran has updated its list of potential targets to include U.S. military bases and infrastructure in Europe.
Despite the tense backdrop, observers like Zeidon Alkinani from the Arab Perceptions Institute noted that both parties remain amenable to diplomatic solutions. Alkinani remarked that while negotiations have continued since March, no significant progress has been achieved.
In a related comment, Vance expressed optimism for a negotiated settlement. However, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphasized on Tuesday that Tehran is not waiting for the outcome of U.S. midterm elections nor altering its policies accordingly.
