US Sends Iran 15-Point Plan to End Middle East War

The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran in a bid to secure a ceasefire and bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to multiple U.S. officials and media reports on March 25, 2026.

The proposal, transmitted through Pakistani intermediaries whose army chief has played a central role, reflects growing urgency within the administration to find a diplomatic off-ramp amid mounting economic costs from the war. President Donald Trump has voiced optimism about the talks, claiming major points of agreement exist and that Iran has already conceded it will never acquire a nuclear weapon.

Though the full text of the plan has not been publicly released, sources familiar with its contents describe a framework that centers on curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions while addressing regional security concerns. Key elements reportedly include the permanent dismantling of Iran’s main nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, a complete halt to uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, and the transfer of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to international or U.S. control under strict IAEA oversight.

The plan also calls for restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile program, including limits on range and quantity or a temporary suspension of development activities. Iran would be required to cease all funding, arming, and direction of regional proxy groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. In addition, it demands the immediate reopening and long-term security of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure free maritime navigation for all shipping, a critical route that has faced disruptions during the fighting.

To facilitate negotiations, the proposal includes a suggested one-month temporary ceasefire during which the two sides would discuss the full 15-point package in detail. In return, the United States is said to be offering partial relief from sanctions, security guarantees against future attacks, and the possibility of allowing a strictly monitored civilian nuclear program.

Trump has described the effort as active negotiations involving envoys such as Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, along with other senior officials. He has postponed threatened U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for several days to allow diplomacy to proceed, while the Pentagon prepares to deploy additional troops to the region, potentially bringing American forces there close to 50,000.

Iranian officials have pushed back against Trump’s assertions, denying that direct talks are taking place and labeling some U.S. claims as false. Tehran has signaled resistance to sweeping concessions without addressing war damages and other counter-demands. Israel, which has continued strikes inside Iran, is not directly involved in the current U.S.-Iran channel.

The 15-point framework appears to build on a similar proposal discussed during earlier negotiations in 2025 that ultimately collapsed. Analysts note that while both sides face pressure to de-escalate, significant gaps remain, particularly over the scope of nuclear dismantlement and missile restrictions.

The situation remains highly fluid, with no agreement yet in place. Further developments are expected in the coming days as deadlines for potential military action and the proposed ceasefire window approach.