US sends 15-point plan to Iran to end war, nuclear dismantling remains top focus: Reports

WASHINGTON, DC: The war between the US and Iran is now close to completing one month. It began on February 28, when the first missile struck Iran. Since then, the conflict has intensified.

New reports indicate that the US has sent Iran a detailed 15-point proposal intended to help stop the fighting and end the broader conflict involving Israel as well. According to The New York Times, the proposal was delivered to Iran through Pakistan. 

Speaking at the White House, Trump said the US is in contact with the “right people” in Iran to reach an agreement. He also claimed that Iran is eager to make a deal and end the conflict.

Meanwhile, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not responded to requests for comment on the situation.

US pushes plan to end Middle East war

Although the US has reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan to try to end the ongoing war, it remains unclear whether Iran will accept or even seriously consider it, according to The Guardian. There is also uncertainty about Israel’s position.

Reports indicate that strikes may continue even as talks proceed. It is also unclear whether Israel supports the plan, despite conducting attacks on Iran alongside the US.

The plan includes several key points intended to limit Iran’s nuclear and military activities and reduce regional tensions:

Iran would completely dismantle its nuclear program and eliminate its current capabilities; Iran would formally agree not to develop or pursue nuclear weapons in the future; Iran would halt all future enrichment of nuclear material.

All enriched nuclear material would be handed over according to a schedule agreed upon by the US, Israel, and Iran; major nuclear facilities such as Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow would be shut down and decommissioned; international inspectors would be granted full access to all information and sites related to Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran would end its use of proxy groups across the region; Iran would stop funding, training, and supplying weapons to these groups; Iran would reduce both the number and range of its missile systems.

Any future use of missiles would be strictly limited to self-defense; the Strait of Hormuz would remain open at all times and continue to be a safe, free route for global shipping; all economic sanctions on Iran would be lifted.

The threat of sanctions being quickly reimposed in the future would be eliminated; Iran would receive support to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program for civilian use; the US and Israel would help Iran build and expand nuclear energy for electricity generation.

Trump says Iran gave a major energy 'gift' to the US

On the other hand, Trump said on Tuesday, March 24, that Iran has given the US a major energy-related “gift.” He called it a good development but did not explain it in detail. He suggested the move is linked to the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil trade that the US has been trying to keep open.

“They gave us a present and the present arrived today, and it was a very big present, worth a tremendous amount of money,” Trump said. “It wasn't nuclear, it was oil-and-gas-related, and it was a very nice thing they did.”

Trump also said he feels the US has already won the war. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was not happy with how quickly things were settling. “Pete didn’t want it to be settled,” he said, without giving more details.

He said the US is talking to “the right people” in Iran to reach a deal and end the fighting. We’re in negotiations right now,” he said, adding that Iran wants a deal very badly.

Trump did not share details about possible meetings or whether Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in talks soon. He said they, along with JD Vance and Marco Rubio, are involved in the discussions.