AP: Iran receives 15-point US ceasefire proposal

Iran has received a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States, including measures for easing sanctions, two Pakistani officials told the Associated Press (AP) on March 25.

Pakistani officials, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorised to disclose details, outlined the 15-point plan as broadly addressing sanctions relief, civilian nuclear collaboration, scaling back Iran’s nuclear program, oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency, missile restrictions, and shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal cited sources saying that Iranian representatives had outlined demands to the US for resuming ceasefire talks. Tehran reportedly calls for the closure of US military bases in Gulf countries, payment of reparations, and regulation of the Strait of Hormuz that would allow Iran to collect transit fees, similar to Egypt’s arrangement with the Suez Canal.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said US-Iran discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and broader Middle East conflict resolution could take place in Islamabad over the weekend. 

US Vice President J.D. Vance may serve as the lead negotiator in a potential meeting with Iranian representatives in Pakistan, according to The Guardian. Iranian sources confirmed that talks with US officials are expected to occur this week.

By Jeyhun Aghazada