This is a softer tone compared to outright refusal to negotiate.

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Earlier: Iran flat-out refused negotiations. That’s a hardline, bearish signal for markets — it implied ongoing conflict, prolonged risk to oil supply, and uncertainty for equities.

Now: Iran says ending the war needs international guarantees against aggression. This is conditional openness. They are not refusing talks outright; they’re setting terms for a ceasefire. That softens the message and opens a potential path toward de-escalation.

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