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Iran Demands Stronger Guarantees Amid Negotiation Stalemate

3/25/2026

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Iran's negotiating position has hardened since the war began.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has gained influence in Tehran's approach to negotiations.
Tehran demands guarantees against future military action, compensation for wartime losses, and control over the Strait of Hormuz, refusing to limit its ballistic missile program.
Preliminary discussions have occurred with Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
No direct negotiations with the United States have taken place.

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Story summary

Iran's negotiating position has hardened since the war began.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has gained influence in Tehran's approach to negotiations.
Tehran demands guarantees against future military action, compensation for wartime losses, and control over the Strait of Hormuz, refusing to limit its ballistic missile program.
Preliminary discussions have occurred with Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
No direct negotiations with the United States have taken place.