WASHINGTON, Mar 25: The United States has sent a 15-point plan and ceasefire proposal to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, multiple international media reports said on Tuesday.
According to reports, the proposal was conveyed to Iranian officials through Pakistan. The initiative, as outlined by sources cited by the New York Times, seeks to address key concerns related to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, as well as maritime security in the region. However, details about the specific Iranian officials who received the proposal remain unclear, and it is also uncertain whether Israel has endorsed the plan.
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the 15-point framework urges Iran to dismantle its main nuclear facilities and halt all uranium enrichment activities on its soil. It also calls for the suspension of Iran’s ballistic missile programme, a reduction in support for regional proxy groups, and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.
In return, the proposal offers relief from international nuclear-related sanctions imposed on Iran. It further suggests that the United States would assist and monitor Iran’s civil nuclear programme and remove the so-called “snapback” mechanism, which allows for the automatic reimposition of sanctions in case of non-compliance.
The plan reportedly requires Iran to dismantle its key nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo, and to grant full access to inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It also urges Iran to abandon its strategy of supporting proxy groups and to stop funding, arming, and directing them.
Meanwhile, in remarks on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the United States has already achieved victory in the conflict with Iran. He said the primary objective of the war was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, adding that Iran has agreed not to develop such weapons, though he did not provide further details. (Agencies)
