Iran Delivers New 14-Point Ceasefire Proposal to US; US Reportedly Agrees to Suspend Oil Sanctions Temporarily

Iranian media, citing sources close to the negotiation team, reports that Tehran has delivered a new 14-point proposal for ending the conflict to the United States through Pakistan. This development signals a continued, albeit complex, diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions. The report also suggests a significant concession from Iran, indicating acceptance of a US proposal to temporarily lift sanctions on its oil exports during the negotiation period.

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Iran has delivered its latest 14-point text to the Pakistani mediator, and the Pakistani mediator is scheduled to deliver it to the US.

According to the Tasnim news agency, the latest proposal is a response to a previous US offer and has been refined by Iran after weeks of message exchanges. The focus of Iran's new plan is reportedly on ending the war and confidence-building measures by the US. This indicates Iran's strategic interest in not only halting hostilities but also in securing tangible steps from the US that demonstrate a commitment to de-escalation.

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The US has accepted the temporary suspension of Iran's oil sanctions in the new text, unlike the previous text.

While the US has reportedly agreed to a temporary suspension of oil sanctions, the report clarifies that Iran's ultimate demand is the complete lifting of all sanctions. The US, however, appears to be offering phased relief tied to the progress of negotiations. This divergence in ultimate goals highlights the delicate balance and the significant gaps that still need to be bridged.

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Our new text focuses on negotiations to end the war and US confidence-building measures.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that the US had presented its key points after Iran's initial 14-point proposal. He noted that while the US publicly rejected the proposal, Iran received revised suggestions from the US via Pakistan the following day. This back-and-forth underscores the indirect nature of the current diplomatic channel and the reliance on intermediaries like Pakistan. The ongoing process, as described by Baghaei, shows that dialogue, however tentative, continues. From an Iranian perspective, these negotiations are crucial not only for economic relief through sanctions easing but also for asserting regional influence and demonstrating a commitment to peace while safeguarding national interests. The emphasis on a 14-point plan suggests a structured approach to resolving multifaceted issues, reflecting a desire for a comprehensive and lasting agreement.

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After we delivered the 14-point proposal, the US presented its main points to us. In response, we also conveyed our position again, and although the US publicly rejected the proposal last week, we received the US's revised opinions and main points from Pakistan the day after we conveyed our position.