US Presents 15-Point Proposal to End War, Iran Responds with 5 Tough Conditions

The United States has sent Iran a comprehensive 15-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing devastating conflict in the Middle East. In response, Tehran has put forward five stringent conditions of its own to reach a ceasefire agreement. This diplomatic activity has been reported by major international outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and The Washington Post.

According to diplomatic sources, the proposal delivered to Tehran via Pakistan seeks to halt the war, limit Iran’s nuclear programme, and reshape Tehran’s role in the Middle East. Pakistan’s Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir is playing a key mediating role. Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt have also expressed interest in directly facilitating talks.

The US proposal calls on Iran to shut down its three main nuclear facilities — Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. It also demands the complete halt of all uranium enrichment activities, the handover of enriched material to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and full access for inspectors.

Other key points include a one-month ceasefire, a formal commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, suspension of the ballistic missile programme, and cessation of support for various proxy groups in the Middle East. The proposal also insists on keeping the Strait of Hormuz as an open and safe international maritime route.

In exchange, Washington has offered to lift all nuclear-related sanctions on Iran and provide civilian assistance to the Bushehr nuclear power plant for electricity generation.

According to Israeli media outlet Channel 12, Iran has responded with five specific conditions for ending the war:

1. A guarantee that the war will not be restarted.
2. Effective Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Closure of all US military bases in the Middle East.
4. Payment of compensation for damages caused by the war.
5. Handover or judicial action against individuals or journalists spreading propaganda against Iran.

US President Donald Trump claimed that talks with Iran have been “very good and productive” and that Tehran is interested in reaching an agreement. As part of de-escalation efforts, he also announced a five-day suspension of possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Although initially denied, Iranian sources later told CNN that Tehran is open to hearing a “sustainable” proposal to end the war, and communication between the two sides is ongoing.

The war, which began on 28 February, has now entered its fourth week. While diplomatic efforts continue, significant differences remain between the two sides, and attacks across the region persist.