Fresh details have emerged of a comprehensive 15-point proposal reportedly put forward by the United States to Iran, aimed at de-escalating ongoing tensions and establishing a framework for long-term stability.
According to Reuters, the proposal has already been communicated to Iranian authorities. The New York Times further reports that the plan was delivered through Pakistani intermediaries, citing two officials familiar with the development.
However, The Guardian UK notes that it remains unclear how widely the proposal has been circulated within Iran’s leadership or whether Tehran is willing to consider it as a basis for negotiations.
Israel’s Channel 12 news outlined the key elements of the proposal, which impose significant conditions on Iran’s nuclear and regional activities while offering incentives in return.
Central to the plan is the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities, including a commitment to halt all uranium enrichment activities. The proposal also calls for the transfer of all enriched nuclear material under a jointly agreed schedule involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Major nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow would be decommissioned, while the International Atomic Energy Agency would be granted full access to Iran’s nuclear program data.
Beyond nuclear restrictions, the proposal seeks a fundamental shift in Iran’s regional strategy. Tehran would be required to abandon its proxy network and cease funding or arming affiliated groups across the Middle East.
Missile capabilities would also face limitations, with restrictions on both range and quantity, and any future use confined strictly to self-defense purposes.
In exchange, the plan offers substantial incentives. All international sanctions on Iran would be lifted, and the country would receive support from the United States and Israel in developing a civilian nuclear energy program, particularly at the Bushehr facility.
Additionally, the proposal includes guarantees to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as a free and secure maritime passage, alongside the removal of the “snapback” sanctions mechanism.
While the proposal outlines a sweeping roadmap for de-escalation, its acceptance remains uncertain, with analysts noting that several of the conditions may prove difficult for Iran to accept in their current form.
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