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Donald Trump speaks of negotiations, but hostilities continue.
The United States has delivered a detailed 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, according to sources cited by The New York Times. The move reflects the administration’s effort to find an exit from a conflict with significant economic consequences.
Washington reportedly sent the proposal to Tehran through intermediaries, including Pakistan. It remains unclear how widely the plan has been shared among Iranian officials or whether Tehran is ready to accept it as a basis for negotiations. It is also unknown whether Israel supports the proposal, despite being directly involved in the military campaign alongside the US.
According to The Times of Israel, the plan includes key US demands such as dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities, committing never to develop nuclear weapons, halting uranium enrichment, and transferring enriched uranium stockpiles to the International Atomic Energy Agency. It also calls for dismantling nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo, granting full access to international inspectors, limiting Iran’s missile program, and ending support for proxy forces in the region.
Additionally, the proposal stipulates that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open as a free maritime corridor.
In return, Iran would receive a full lifting of international sanctions, US assistance in developing its civilian nuclear program, and the removal of the so-called “snapback” mechanism that allows sanctions to be quickly reinstated.
The plan also includes a potential 30-day ceasefire period during which both sides would work toward a final agreement.
According to Haaretz, Washington has given Tehran 24 hours to respond. However, Iranian officials reportedly indicated they cannot meet the deadline due to security concerns and difficulties coordinating leadership amid fears of targeted strikes.
Trump confirmed that talks are ongoing, stating: “We are negotiating… we are speaking with the right people,” and added that Iran “very much wants to make a deal.”
Despite intensified diplomatic efforts, the military phase of the conflict continues. The United States and Israel are carrying out strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, while Iran responds with missile attacks targeting Israel and countries across the region.
