Iran has outlined a comprehensive 10-point framework aimed at ending the war with the United States, presenting a wide range of military, economic, and strategic conditions.
This development came as Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just hours before his previously set deadline, following mediation efforts led by Shehbaz Sharif.
According to Iran’s National Security Council, formal talks between Iran and the United States are scheduled to begin in Islamabad on April 11. These negotiations will be based on the proposed 10-point plan, which has been shared through diplomatic channels, including Pakistan, amid urgent international efforts to prevent further escalation.
The proposal emphasizes “controlled passage” through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iranian armed forces, effectively granting Iran a significant economic and geopolitical role. It also calls for an immediate end to military actions against all members of the so-called “axis of resistance.”
Among its key demands, Iran has insisted on the complete withdrawal of US combat forces from all regional bases and deployment zones. It also seeks the establishment of a secure transit protocol in the Strait of Hormuz that would ensure Iran’s dominance under mutually agreed terms.
The framework further includes demands for full compensation for damages suffered by Iran, the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions, and the removal of resolutions imposed by international bodies, including monitoring authorities.
Additionally, Tehran has called for the release of all Iranian assets frozen abroad.A central component of the plan is the international acceptance of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme as part of any final agreement. Iran has also proposed that all terms be formally ratified through a binding resolution by the United Nations Security Council.
The United States has responded by describing the proposal as a “workable basis” for negotiations, indicating a possible pathway toward a broader agreement and sustained ceasefire.In a dramatic shift, Trump had earlier warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands were not met, before announcing the ceasefire agreement on social media.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that he has invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad for talks.Trump stated that the agreement is contingent upon Iran halting its blockade of oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route that handles nearly one-fifth of global oil trade.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed that Tehran would suspend counter-attacks and ensure safe passage through the waterway as part of the de-escalation efforts.