Iran's security chief has outlined Tehran's demands for peace, including an end to the war on all fronts and the lifting of a US naval blockade, as Saudi forces reportedly foiled an attack on Riyadh, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Iran's security chief set out Tehran's terms for ending the conflict, according to Al Jazeera.
- Demands include an end to the war on all fronts.
- Iran is calling for the lifting of what it describes as a US naval blockade.
- Saudi forces reportedly foiled an attack on Riyadh, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran has set out its conditions for ending the ongoing conflict, with the country’s security chief saying Tehran’s demands include a halt to fighting on all fronts and the lifting of a US naval blockade, according to Al Jazeera.
The statement from Iran’s security chief signals the terms under which Tehran says it would be prepared to move toward a cessation of hostilities. The call for an end to the war ‘on all fronts’ points to fighting taking place in more than one theatre, though the source did not specify the locations involved.
A central element of Iran’s demands is the removal of what it describes as a US naval blockade. The lifting of such a blockade would, according to the terms outlined, be a condition for peace.
Al Jazeera also reported that Saudi forces foiled an attack on the capital, Riyadh. Further details on the nature of the attack, those responsible, or any casualties were not provided in the source material.
The developments were carried in Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, key details around the scope of the fighting and any diplomatic response to Tehran’s conditions remain to be confirmed.
Why it matters
Iran's public statement of its conditions for ending the conflict, and a reported attack on Riyadh, indicate the fighting may involve more than one country and US naval forces. Key details, including the locations of the fighting and any response to Tehran's terms, have not yet been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What are Iran's demands for peace?
According to Al Jazeera, Iran's security chief said Tehran's demands include an end to the war on all fronts and the lifting of the US naval blockade.
What happened in Riyadh?
Al Jazeera reported that Saudi forces foiled an attack on Riyadh. The source did not provide further details about the attack.
Who reported these developments?
The developments were reported in Al Jazeera's live coverage of the conflict.
Timeline
- Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Al Jazeera: Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.
- Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for talks; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Al Jazeera: Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.