Iran media says ‘no tangible concessions’ in US response to Iran proposal
Iranian media reported on May 17 that the U.S. response to Iran's proposed negotiation agenda lacked tangible concessions, maintaining strict demands on Iran's nuclear program and asset restrictions. Iran's proposal called for ending hostilities on all fronts, lifting sanctions, and releasing frozen assets, but the U.S. reportedly conditioned ceasefires on negotiations without offering reciprocal measures. Iranian officials warned against renewed U.S. military action, emphasizing their readiness to respond forcefully.
- ▪The U.S. presented a five-point list demanding Iran operate only one nuclear site and transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
- ▪Iran accused the U.S. of refusing to release even 25% of its frozen assets or pay reparations for war damages.
- ▪The U.S. conditioned the cessation of hostilities on the start of negotiations, according to Iranian media.
- ▪Iran's proposal included ending the war on all fronts, lifting the naval blockade, and releasing all frozen assets.
- ▪Iranian forces warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger unprecedented offensive responses.
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Iran media says ‘no tangible concessions’ in US response to Iran proposalSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWashington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 17, 2026, 08:33 PMUpdated May 17, 2026, 08:33 PMTEHRAN - Iranian media said on May 17 that the United States had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran’s proposed agenda for negotiations to end the war.The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the United States.The US also refused to release “even 25 per cent” of Iran’s frozen…
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