Iranian Official Rejects U.S. Overtures, Demands Compliance with Seven-Point Condition List

TEHRAN, Oct 29 (OPA) — An unnamed Iranian official told Al-Mayadeen that recent messages exchanged with the U.S. administration do not signal a shift in policy or a breakthrough in negotiations. The official explicitly denied President Donald Trump’s claim that the correspondence was initiated by Iran to request medical supplies or equipment, labeling the assertion as false.

Tehran maintains that it will not undertake any new initiatives, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or the commencement of fresh nuclear talks, until the United States fulfills a specific seven-point list of conditions. The official described these requirements as non-negotiable red lines, asserting that Washington is attempting to use the nuclear file to strip Iran of its deterrent capabilities through psychological and diplomatic pressure.

Regarding regional security, the official warned that any U.S. military base in the region used to facilitate attacks against Iranian interests will face a proportionate response. Tehran stated it reserves the right to target locations within nations that permit their territory to be used for such aggression, while simultaneously emphasizing that it has demonstrated goodwill toward neighboring Persian Gulf states.

Tehran further cautioned international mediators against acting as conduits for U.S. demands, stating that any mediation effort limited to applying pressure on Iran will be rejected. The official dismissed reports suggesting that the recent correspondence indicates a retreat by Iran, characterizing such narratives as attempts by Washington to frame the current conflict as a successful outcome for U.S. policy.