Iran outlined a 10-point framework to end the war with the United States, setting out tough military, economic and strategic conditions, as President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before the deadline set after Pakistan’s mediation.
Iran’s National Security Council said negotiations with the United States would begin in Islamabad on April 11, based on a 10-point plan it formulated.
Here is a breakdown of the main proposals:
- “A controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces, which would grant Iran a unique economic and geopolitical position,”
- “the need to end the war against all elements of the axis of resistance”,
- “the withdrawal of American combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region”,
- “establishing a safe transit protocol in the Strait of Hormuz so as to guarantee the domination of Iran in accordance with the agreed protocol”,
- “full payment of the damage caused to Iran as estimated”,
- “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions”,
- “the removal of resolutions imposed by international bodies, including supervisory authorities”,
- “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad”,
- “the acceptance of the Iranian uranium enrichment program as part of the agreement”,
- “and finally the ratification of all these issues in a binding Security Council resolution.”
The plan was shared through mediators, including Pakistan, as part of urgent diplomatic efforts to stop the escalating conflict.
The United States described the proposal as a “viable basis” for negotiations, signaling potential progress toward a ceasefire and broader agreement.
Trump’s social media announcement represents a stark reversal from earlier in the day, when he issued an extraordinary warning that “an entire civilization would die tonight” if his demands were not met.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the ceasefire, said in a message on X that he had invited the Iranian and American delegations to meet in Islamabad on Friday.
Trump said the last-minute deal was contingent on Iran agreeing to suspend its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the strait, which typically handles about a fifth of global oil shipments.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement that Tehran would stop its counterattacks and ensure safe passage through the waterway.
