Tensions between the United States and Iran continue as both sides struggle to reach a ceasefire agreement. Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran’s earlier proposal, leading Tehran to draft a new 14-point plan. According to Iranian news agencies Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency, this updated proposal has been sent to the U.S. through Pakistan and is meant as a response to Washington’s earlier 9-point plan. While the U.S. suggested a temporary two-month ceasefire, Iran prefers a more permanent solution that focuses on ending the conflict entirely rather than extending short-term truces.
Iran’s new proposal reportedly calls for resolving all major issues within 30 days and includes several key demands. These include guarantees to prevent future attacks, withdrawal of U.S. troops from regions around Iran, release of frozen Iranian assets, and removal of economic sanctions. The plan also addresses compensation for war losses and aims to end ongoing conflicts in regions like Lebanon. Another important point is the creation of a new operational framework for the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil shipping route. Experts say that while the proposal shows Iran’s willingness to negotiate, major differences between the two sides could delay any final agreement, keeping global markets and regional stability under close watch.
