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Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

April 7, 2026 6:25 AM

DUBAI, April ‌7 (Reuters) - ​Iran ​has set preconditions for talks ‌on a lasting peace with ⁠the United States, a ‌senior official told ‌Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to ​strikes, guarantees that attacks will not ⁠be repeated, and compensation for damage.

The ​official said Tehran rejects any ceasefire with ​the U.S. that ‌is only temporary.

He added that a ⁠permanent peace deal should allow Iran to ⁠demand fees for ships passing ​through the Strait of Hormuz, which would vary depending on ‌the type of ship, its cargo, ‌and prevailing conditions.

(Reporting ⁠by Parisa ‌Hafezi, Writing ​by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Kevin ‌Liffey)

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