03/21/2026
Main Point
The team of Donald Trump has started preparing for potential peace negotiations with Iran after about 3 weeks of conflict.
Even though fighting may continue for another 2–3 weeks, the U.S. wants to lay the groundwork for diplomacy in advance.
What’s Happening
Key Trump allies like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are involved in shaping the negotiation strategy.
There is no direct contact yet, but messages are being passed through intermediaries such as Egypt, Qatar, and United Kingdom.
Iran’s Key Demands
A ceasefire
Guarantees that future attacks will not happen
War compensation
U.S. Key Conditions (very strict)
Suspend missile programs for 5 years
Zero uranium enrichment
Shut down major nuclear facilities
Accept strict international inspections
Limit missiles to no more than 1,000
Stop supporting proxy groups (Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas)
Major Points of Tension
The U.S. rejects paying compensation
Iran does not trust Trump, given past actions
Iran has previously rejected many of these demands
Current Situation
It’s unclear who truly holds decision-making power in Iran
The U.S. is seeking a stronger mediator, with interest in Qatar over Oman
There may be wordplay compromises, such as calling compensation “return of frozen assets”
Short Summary 👉 There are early signals of peace talks, but both sides are still far apart
👉 The deal is complex and uncertain, with no guarantee of success