Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US Talks as Houthis Escalate Saudi Strikes

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States for the start of any negotiations, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council. In a post on X on Saturday, Rezaei said Washington must accept Iran's rights and conditions if it wants to extricate itself from the predicament it has created. He did not list all seven demands publicly.

The statement came as US President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume major attacks on Iran, keeping the prospect of a wider conflict alive.

Turkey pushes fresh proposals

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey and other countries have put new proposals to both Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war. Speaking to Turkish broadcaster NTV, Fidan said the efforts were focused on bringing the negotiations to a conclusion, while acknowledging a strong distrust between the parties. He said both sides are now clearly trying to advance the process in a way that secures their interests, but did not disclose the details of the proposals.

Houthis intensify strikes on Saudi Arabia

The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, said it struck two sensitive Saudi targets using ballistic missiles, drones and cruise missiles. Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the group, issued the statement. It marked the first time in several months that the group has used cruise missiles.

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show plumes of smoke rising from King Khalid International Airport and from Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu. The group has said it will target Saudi Arabia's most prized asset, the Aramco oil facilities, and its attacks appear to be intensifying on a weekly basis.

Rezaei also said Iran wants an end to the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, adding that Tehran believes the Yemeni side also seeks an agreement with Riyadh.