Iran has significantly hardened its position on negotiations with the United States, citing a deep lack of trust and growing influence of the Revolutionary Guard in decision-making, according to senior sources. Three high-level sources told Reuters that Tehran would require major concessions if mediation efforts lead to serious talks, including conditions that may be unacceptable to Washington. According to the sources, Iran will demand not only an end to the war, but also binding guarantees against future military action, compensation for war damages, and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz. READ: Iranian commander says Trump seeking exit from war after setbacks They added that Iran will refuse to negotiate any limits on its ballistic missile programme, describing it […]
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