The Aryavarth Express:
Tehran, April 8: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has announced that it will participate in a two-week round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad to finalise the terms of a proposed ceasefire, while asserting that it has already achieved a “historic victory” in the ongoing conflict.
In an official statement, the Council claimed that Tehran had compelled Washington to accept a 10-point framework addressing key strategic and economic demands. These reportedly include guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of its uranium enrichment programme, lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US forces from the region, and compensation payments.
Describing the conflict’s outcome, the Council stated that the United States had suffered a “decisive and historic defeat” and alleged that it had been forced to accept Iran’s terms. The statement portrayed this as a major shift in regional power dynamics.
The Council clarified that the upcoming talks would focus solely on finalising the details of the proposed framework and would not exceed 15 days. It also stressed that negotiations do not signal an immediate end to hostilities. According to the statement, Iran will only agree to end the war once all terms are fully negotiated and implemented.
Iran credited its military forces and allied regional groups for what it described as significant battlefield successes over the past 40 days. It claimed that these forces had inflicted substantial damage on US military assets and disrupted expectations of a swift American victory.
The statement further alleged that Washington had made repeated ceasefire requests over the past month, which Tehran rejected until its objectives were met.
Pakistan has reportedly played a mediating role in the process. According to Iran, Pakistan’s Prime Minister conveyed that the United States has agreed “in principle” to the negotiation framework. The talks are expected to be held in Islamabad under these arrangements.
Iranian leadership emphasised that negotiations are being conducted from a position of strength and indicated that military operations would continue until diplomatic outcomes are secured. It also called for national unity and public support during the negotiation phase.
While these claims could not be independently verified, the announcement signals a possible diplomatic opening following weeks of heightened tensions in the region.
