Iran submitted its response to the U.S. proposal through Pakistani intermediaries, according to Iranian state media outlets Tasnim news agency and Press TV. The conflict in question began following U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran on February 28. An Iranian official confirmed Friday that the document had been delivered to Pakistan but declined to reveal its specific terms at that time.
The Iranian counter-proposal diverges significantly from the U.S. framework in both scope and timeline. Where Washington proposed a two-month ceasefire, Iran demands that all issues be resolved and the war concluded within 30 days. The 14 points include demands for guarantees against future military aggression, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from positions surrounding Iran, an end to naval blockade operations, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Additional Iranian demands encompass payment of reparations, the lifting of sanctions, cessation of fighting in Lebanon, and establishment of a new mechanism to govern the Strait of Hormuz. These positions reflect core Iranian concerns spanning military security, economic assets, and regional stability.
The U.S. had previously presented Iran with a 15-point framework of its own, which included requirements for complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear program. President Trump stated Saturday that he was reviewing the new Iranian proposal. In earlier comments, he characterized Iran's position as insufficient, saying "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens."
NPR has not independently verified the contents of Iran's 14-point response. The proposal represents a formal diplomatic exchange in ongoing negotiations between the two countries regarding conflict resolution and terms for peace.
