The Trump administration has reportedly outlined a list of specific demands for Tehran to meet in order to avoid potential U.S. military action, signaling Washington’s preference for negotiation even as tensions intensify. A State Department spokesperson confirmed that these expectations — including halting Iran’s nuclear escalation, missile program, and support for regional militias — were formally delivered as conditions for de‑escalation. Senior U.S. officials told Axios that these terms are shaping a framework for future diplomatic engagement.