U.S. sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran

Darwin, 25 March:

The United States has sent a 15-point peace proposal to Tehran in an effort to end the ongoing war with Iran. The proposal was delivered through mediators, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The report says the proposal includes strict limitations on Iran’s nuclear and military programs. These include dismantling Iran’s three main nuclear facilities, completely halting domestic uranium enrichment, and stopping its ballistic missile program.

The proposal also calls on Iran to reduce support for its allied or proxy groups in the Middle East and to fully reopen the strategic oil route, the Strait of Hormuz.

In return, the United States has offered to lift nuclear-related sanctions imposed on Iran. It also proposed assistance for Iran’s civilian nuclear program under international supervision.

Before the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump неожиданно announced talks with Iran. Speaking on Monday local time, he expressed hope for ending the war, saying Iran is now willing to move toward an agreement and is ready to abandon its nuclear weapons program. However, there has been no official confirmation from Iran on this matter.

Meanwhile, a report by The Guardian says that the 15-point peace plan mentioned by Trump is likely a reworked version of a proposal from nearly a year ago, according to diplomats. They believe the plan is unlikely to satisfy Tehran.

Diplomats say the plan is based on a proposal put forward by Trump’s negotiating team in May 2025, when nuclear talks with Iran were ongoing. However, those negotiations collapsed following Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

It remains unclear how much the current plan has been updated. Some diplomats believe the United States has not introduced any major changes. Even if a revised proposal exists, it may not yet have been formally presented to Iran.

President Trump has claimed that recent discussions with Iran were “very good and productive.” He also said potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure have been postponed for five days to allow time for reaching a “15-point agreement.”

However, Iran’s current leadership is seen as taking a tougher stance. Analysts say Tehran may demand additional conditions, including compensation for damages caused by U.S. attacks.

According to diplomats, many elements of the proposal are now outdated. Several rounds of talks have already taken place in 2026, and U.S. strikes have damaged key Iranian nuclear facilities.

In this context, any new round of talks could be held in Islamabad. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered to mediate.

Analysts say Iran is likely to prioritize securing guarantees from the United States against future military attacks in any new negotiations.

Meanwhile, divisions have emerged among G7 countries over the conflict. France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan have not supported U.S. military actions and have emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution.