Iran rejects long truce, seeks 30-day deal in 14-point plan to US

Iran has sent Washington a 14-point response to a US-backed proposal through a Pakistani intermediary. The plan links any end to hostilities to wider security, sanctions and regional demands within 30 days.

In Short

• Tehran sent its response through a Pakistani intermediary for diplomatic engagement
• It wants all core disputes settled within 30 days, not months
• The proposal seeks guarantees against future attacks and nearby US troop withdrawal

Iran has formally responded to a US-backed 9-point proposal with a detailed 14-point plan, outlining its conditions for ending ongoing hostilities, according to Tasnim News Agency.

The response, delivered via a Pakistani intermediary, signals Tehran’s intent to move beyond a temporary ceasefire toward a comprehensive resolution of the conflict. While Washington had proposed a two-month ceasefire, Iran has rejected the idea of a prolonged truce, instead insisting that all core issues be resolved within 30 days.

At the heart of Iran’s proposal are sweeping demands aimed at reshaping the security and economic framework of the region. These include guarantees against future military aggression, the withdrawal of US forces from areas surrounding Iran, and an end to what Tehran describes as a naval blockade.

Iran has also called for the release of its blocked financial assets, payment of reparations, and the lifting of sanctions, longstanding points of contention in its relations with the US.

Beyond bilateral issues, Tehran’s plan expands the scope of de-escalation, demanding an end to fighting across all fronts, including in Lebanon. It also proposes the establishment of a new mechanism to govern security and navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint.

Iran is now awaiting an official response from Washington, with the next phase of diplomatic engagement hinging on how the US addresses these demands.

IRAN OFFENDED BY TRUMP’S ‘PIRATES’ COMMENT

However, tensions between the two countries are far from over as Iran has accused the United States of “legalising piracy” after US President Donald Trump described American naval actions against Iranian-linked vessels as akin to piracy during the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel.

In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Trump’s remarks were a “direct and damning admission” of unlawful conduct at sea. He called on the international community and the United Nations to reject what he described as blatant violations of international maritime law.

Trump, speaking on Friday, said US forces had seized a vessel and its cargo, adding, “We’re like pirates but we are not playing games,” while referring to Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports. He also described the seizures as “a very profitable business.”

Tehran strongly condemned the reported seizure of two tankers, Majestic X and Tifani, carrying Iranian oil. Iranian officials labelled the move “armed robbery on the high seas,” arguing it breached international law and undermined global maritime norms.

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