Iran Submits 14-Point Response to U.S. Proposal to End War

Iranian Proposal Details

Iran has submitted a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the current war, according to Iranian state media. The proposal was delivered to the United States via Pakistan.

A primary point of contention in the Iranian document is the timeline for resolution; Tehran is demanding that all issues be resolved and the war ended within 30 days. This contradicts a U.S. proposal that suggested observing a two-month ceasefire.

Other demands listed by Iranian outlets include the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and the payment of reparations. Iran is also seeking guarantees against future military aggression, an end to the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the periphery of Iran. Additionally, the proposal calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon and the establishment of a new mechanism to govern the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Response and Nuclear Sticking Points

President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he would soon review the new plan. However, the president expressed skepticism regarding the proposal's viability, writing that he "can’t imagine that it would be acceptable" because Iran has "not yet paid a big enough price" for its actions over the last 47 years. When questioned by reporters about the possibility of resuming strikes on the Islamic Republic, Trump replied, "There is a possibility that could happen".

A central point of disagreement remains Iran's nuclear program. The Trump administration has insisted that Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. White House envoy Steve Witkoff previously sent a list of amendments to a draft peace deal focusing on reinserting the nuclear issue into the text. According to a source with knowledge of the matter, one amendment demands that Iran commit to not restarting activity at bombed nuclear sites or moving enriched uranium out of those facilities while negotiations continue.

Conflict Context and Current Status

The current war began on February 28. Since the onset of hostilities, at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran and more than 2,600 people in Lebanon, where fighting has occurred between Israel and Iran-backed militants.

Despite the ongoing diplomatic friction, a three-week ceasefire currently appears to be holding. Previous attempts at a deal saw Iran propose reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage. Two regional officials confirmed that the Iranian proposal sought to push nuclear discussions to a later date.

Control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical geopolitical lever, as approximately one-fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas passes through the mouth of the Persian Gulf. While the Trump administration has floated a new plan to reopen the strait, Tehran has maintained that issues related to the strait's reopening must be addressed first.