Iran has dismissed a 15-point peace proposal from the US and instead urged for a lasting resolution to the conflict, as reported by the official news agency IRNA. Tehran presented a 10-point response, citing past events as the basis for refusing a ceasefire, according to Xinhua news agency. The response highlights Iran’s demands, including resolving regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, rebuilding war-affected areas, and lifting international sanctions.
The IRNA stated that the document was submitted in light of recent developments in Iran’s western and central regions, along with the failure of a US heliborne operation. US President Donald Trump, in a press briefing, acknowledged Iran’s 10-point reply as a significant move but deemed it insufficient. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, emphasized that a ceasefire would only allow adversaries to regroup and commit more offenses, a proposition no rational person would agree to.
Reports emerged in late March that the US had transmitted a 15-point peace plan to Iran through Pakistan in a bid to halt the conflict. Iran promptly turned down the proposal, labeling it as “excessive and detached from the realities on the ground.” The Islamic Republic laid out specific conditions for peace, including halting US and Israeli hostilities, establishing mechanisms to prevent future attacks, compensating for war-related destruction, ceasing hostilities across all fronts in West Asia, and acknowledging Iran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
In a joint offensive on February 28, Israel and the US launched attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, resulting in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military figures, and civilians. In response, Iran carried out missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and US assets in the Middle East.
