Iran has presented a 14-point proposal to the United States, delivered via Pakistan, outlining demands focused on ending the conflict in West Asia and lifting sanctions, according to reports on May 3, 2026.
The comprehensive plan from Tehran responds to a prior nine-point offer from Washington, with Iran emphasising a permanent resolution to the war rather than a temporary ceasefire, as reported by Tasnim News Agency.
Background
Iran's proposal calls for a settlement plan to halt the war across West Asia, specifically mentioning Lebanon. It also demands that the US lift its blockade on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and withdraw foreign forces from the region, according to Iranian media outlets.
Further demands include establishing a new governance arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz, lifting all US sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian assets held overseas. While the US had proposed a two-month ceasefire, Iran insists the issue must be resolved within 30 days, with the primary focus on ending the war entirely.
- Iran seeks urgent de-escalation measures and is willing to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington reciprocates by scaling back its military presence and easing economic pressure, including restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
- Tehran aims to decouple the restoration of maritime trade and oil flows from nuclear negotiations, arguing that economic normalisation should precede any binding commitments on its nuclear activities.
- While reaffirming its right to peaceful nuclear energy, Iran has indicated openness to discussing limits on uranium enrichment and enhanced monitoring mechanisms, but only within a broader agreement that guarantees tangible sanctions relief.
- The proposal also includes demands for formal recognition of Iran's right to develop nuclear technology for civilian purposes under international rules, along with assurances for the durability of any agreements and security guarantees against future military action.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated, "Now the ball is in the United States' court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach," as quoted by IRIB, the country's state broadcaster.
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