After weeks of war and ongoing tensions, Iran has laid out five major conditions for restarting negotiations with the United States. According to reports, Tehran told Pakistani mediators that no new talks can begin unless Washington agrees to key confidence-building measures — including ending the war, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian assets, compensating for war damage, and recognizing Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The dramatic demands come as tensions remain high across the Middle East, with both sides blaming each other for the collapse of recent ceasefire negotiations.