Trump Cites Progress, US Sends Iran 15-Point Plan to End War
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations to end the war with Iran, including a key concession from Tehran. Reports confirm the US has sent a comprehensive 15-point peace proposal to Iran via Pakistan. The plan reportedly calls for strict limits on Iran's nuclear program, the cessation of uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, and the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A month-long ceasefire is also proposed for negotiations.
In late March 2026, the United States has submitted a comprehensive 15-point peace plan to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with Pakistan poised to host formal negotiations between the two nations. The plan was reportedly delivered through backchannel intermediaries including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, with Pakistan's Prime Minister publicly offering to host talks in Islamabad. The proposed summit is planned for later in the week, though Iran's commitment remains uncertain as Iranian officials have denied formal negotiations are occurring.
President Donald Trump announced significant progress in talks, stating that the U.S. and Iran have had 'very good and productive conversations' over two days regarding a 'complete and total resolution' of hostilities. Trump ordered a five-day postponement of threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow negotiations to continue, describing the potential for 'a very good deal for everybody.' The U.S. negotiating team is led by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Key elements of the U.S. demands reportedly include strict limits on Iran's nuclear program, the cessation of uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, and the surrender of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile to American control. A critical issue is the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which Iran currently controls. Trump has suggested joint control of the strait after conflict resolution. The plan also reportedly includes provisions for a month-long ceasefire to facilitate negotiations.
Iranian officials have given mixed responses, with the Foreign Ministry acknowledging responding to requests through intermediaries while parliamentary leaders dismissed the talks as 'fake news' intended to manipulate markets. The situation remains fluid as military operations continue, with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserting the U.S. is 'winning' the conflict. No Philippine news sources have reported on this specific peace plan, though they have covered broader Middle East tensions and their impacts on Filipinos in the region.
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