Iran Sends Nuclear Proposal to US via Qatar With Seven Conditions for Talks

Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to the United States via Qatar, but Tehran will only discuss it after Washington meets seven conditions, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday. The official said the US is examining the proposal but provided no further details. Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei reiterated that Tehran will neither negotiate nor reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its demands are met, including lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and compensating for war damages. Washington insists nuclear issues must be part of initial talks. President Trump said on Thursday the US military is "locked and loaded" for renewed action against Iran if needed, while insisting Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon. The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, triggering retaliatory strikes and broader regional fighting involving Hezbollah and Houthi forces.