28 March 2026

Iran toughens negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, sources say

Parisa Hafezi and Angus Mcdowall

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

DUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Iran's negotiating posture has hardened sharply since the war began, with the Revolutionary ‌Guards exerting growing influence over decision-making, and it will demand significant concessions from the United States if mediation efforts lead to serious negotiations, three senior sources in Tehran said.
In any talks with the U.S., Iran would not only demand an end to the war but concessions that are likely red lines for ​U.S. President Donald Trump - guarantees against future military action, compensation for wartime losses and formal control of the Strait of ​Hormuz, the sources said.

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