The United States has introduced a detailed 15-point proposal to Iran as part of renewed efforts to resolve the ongoing tensions and prevent further escalation of the crisis between both countries.
According to a report by Reuters, the proposal has already been formally communicated to Iranian authorities. The New York Times also revealed, citing two officials, that the message was delivered through Pakistan, suggesting the use of diplomatic backchannels to reach Tehran.
However, The Guardian UK reported that it remains unclear how widely the proposal has been circulated within Iran’s leadership. There are also doubts about whether Iranian officials are willing to accept the terms as a starting point for negotiations.
Further details published by Israel’s Channel 12 indicate that the proposal contains a wide range of security, political, and economic conditions aimed at curbing Iran’s military capabilities while offering incentives in return.
Key elements of the proposal include:
Iran must completely dismantle its nuclear programme
It must commit to never pursuing nuclear weapons in the future
All enrichment of nuclear materials must immediately stop
Existing enriched materials are to be handed over based on a schedule agreed by the US, Israel, and Iran
Major nuclear sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow are to be shut down
International inspectors, including the Atomic Energy Agency, will be granted full and unrestricted access to Iran’s nuclear activities
Iran must abandon its long-standing proxy network across the region
It must stop funding, training, and arming allied groups in the Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz must remain open and accessible for global trade without any interference
Iran is required to reduce the number and range of its ballistic missiles
Any future use of missiles must be strictly limited to self-defense purposes
In exchange, all international sanctions imposed on Iran will be lifted
Iran will receive assistance in developing a peaceful nuclear energy project in Bushehr
The threat of “snapback” sanctions will be removed
The US and Israel will support Iran’s civilian nuclear programme for electricity generation
The proposal appears to combine strict military restrictions with economic and developmental incentives, signaling a possible path toward de-escalation if both sides agree.
Despite this, uncertainty remains high. Analysts say Iran may view some of the demands especially those relating to its nuclear programme and regional influence as too far-reaching.
For now, it is unclear whether Tehran will accept the proposal, reject it outright, or push for modifications. The coming days are expected to determine whether this initiative will open the door to meaningful negotiations or deepen the standoff further.
