Iran Sets Tough Conditions for US Talks Amid Oil and Shipping Fears
Iran has hardened its negotiating stance with the United States, demanding five undisclosed conditions as minimum guarantees for trust before engaging in further talks. Tehran rejected a recent 14-point US proposal, labeling it an attempt to impose surrender through coercion. Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, emphasized that Iran would not halt uranium enrichment or relinquish strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic stalemate occurs amidst escalating global concerns regarding energy security. The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant decline in global oil supplies due to the ongoing conflict, warning that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major energy shock. In response to rising maritime risks, nations such as Australia, South Korea, and Italy are considering or implementing defensive security measures in the Gulf. India launched a maritime insurance fund to protect shipping interests, while Pakistan, backed by China, continues mediating between Washington and Tehran. Tensions further intensified following reported infiltration attempts by Iranian forces in Kuwait and covert coordination between Israel and the UAE.
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