Iran demands U.S. provide clear responses to seven conditions; Trump does not rule out military action against Iran

CCTV reported that, on the 3rd local time, Iran stated that the ongoing Iran-U.S. negotiations have not yielded any new breakthroughs. On the same day, multiple Iranian official channels issued coordinated statements emphasizing a firm stance: Iran “will never surrender”; the U.S. must fully and clearly respond to—and implement—Iran’s seven conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened; and Iran has entered its highest-level defensive posture and completed combat readiness. Meanwhile, Qatar said both the U.S. and Iran are carefully reviewing a new proposal put forward by the mediator. Although both sides have expressed willingness to continue talks, key differences remain unresolved, and no substantive progress can yet be announced. According to informed sources, Qatar’s mediation team expects to receive formal responses from both the U.S. and Iran on this new proposal within the next 36 hours. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly stated he does not rule out using military force against Iran after the midterm elections.