Iran’s Supreme National Security Council clarified that the recent two-week ceasefire with the United States does not signify an end to the conflict. The ceasefire is contingent upon negotiations regarding the specifics of a 10-point plan outlined by Iran.
The 10-point plan includes crucial demands such as the US commitment to prevent further acts of aggression, Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of Iran’s nuclear enrichment rights, and the lifting of primary and secondary sanctions. Additionally, it calls for the termination of resolutions against Iran by the United Nations Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Council’s statement also acknowledged a two-week ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump. It emphasized that Iran views this as a significant achievement, compelling the US to accept its 10-point plan, which encompasses various strategic elements including control over the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of hostilities against the “axis of resistance.”
Iran has revealed that the United States has agreed to use the 10-point plan as the foundation for forthcoming negotiations. Under the guidance of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council, Iran is set to engage in talks with the US in Islamabad to finalize the terms of the truce.
Negotiations are scheduled to commence on April 10 in Islamabad, with Iran expressing a stance of “complete distrust” towards the American side. The statement indicates that Iran is willing to extend the negotiation period beyond the initial two weeks by mutual consent. Additionally, Iran has called for a binding UN Security Council resolution to transform agreements with the US into international law.
The ceasefire does not imply an immediate end to hostilities or preclude ongoing negotiations concerning the 10-point plan. The statement encourages Iranians to have faith in and support the negotiation process supervised by the supreme leader and the highest echelons of the Iranian system.
Reports indicate that numerous Iranians celebrated the ceasefire announcement by gathering in the streets with national flags, particularly in Tehran.
