Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, said that Iran is likely to insist on several red lines in upcoming talks with the US, The Caspian Post reports, citing Al Jazeera.

Vaez said the Strait of Hormuz would be one of the most difficult issues to resolve, stressing that it goes beyond sovereignty concerns.

“They are so cynical of the prospect of receiving sanctions relief from the Trump administration… They need resources for reconstruction, they need a source of revenue,” he said.

He added that control of the strait would be viewed as a “lifeline”.

Vaez said the right to nuclear enrichment would be another red line.

“Even if they might be willing to postpone the exercise of that right, they definitely will insist on its recognition by the United States,” he added.