By Sabiu Abdullahi
Iran has announced that the United States has accepted “in principle” a 10-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
According to Iran’s state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the country’s Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday that the proposal would form the basis for upcoming negotiations. The talks are expected to focus on reaching a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities.
The report stated that the proposal includes guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, and recognition of Tehran’s right to enrich uranium. It also calls for the removal of all US primary and secondary sanctions, the end of measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as compensation payments and the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region.
The council emphasised that any final deal would depend on whether Iran’s conditions are met and on the completion of detailed negotiations. It added that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be maintained during the negotiation period in coordination with Iran’s armed forces.
Negotiations are scheduled to begin on Friday in Islamabad, with Pakistan acting as mediator. The discussions are expected to last up to two weeks.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said Washington would pause attacks on Iran for the same period, describing Tehran’s proposal as a “workable basis” for discussions.
Iranian media reported that the plan outlines an end to hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon, and proposes a broader framework for a lasting settlement.
The New York Times reported that the proposal was delivered through Pakistani mediators and is intended to serve as a comprehensive roadmap towards a permanent resolution of the conflict.
The proposal also includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, with a fee of $2 million per vessel to be shared between Iran and Oman. Instead of direct compensation, Iran is expected to use its share of the transit revenue to rebuild infrastructure damaged during recent attacks.
