Is there an end to the chaos in the Middle East? Iran has set a high bar for a potential ceasefire with the United States as tensions have been rising since February 28. The ongoing military exchanges between the US-Israel alliance and Iran have created a constantly changing situation. Meanwhile, in addition to Tehran’s demands, the US has presented a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.It began as a targeted mission against then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed earlier in the day. donald trumpOperation Epic Fury in coordination with benjamin netanyahuOperation Roaring Lion has now escalated into daily, large-scale bombings across the region, including cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Despite losing its longest-ruling leader, the Tehran regime has consolidated power within the Iranian government and the IRGC, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report also details the demands of a regime under supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

What is Iran asking for?

According to the report, Tehran has asked the Trump administration to close all US bases in the Gulf region and pay compensation for attacks on Iranian territory. Additionally, Iran wants to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, similar to how Egypt charges fees for passing through the Suez Canal.This demand included the removal of all sanctions imposed by the US.The regime also wants guarantees that the war will not resume and an end to Israeli attacks on Iran-aligned militias, including Hezbollah, in Lebanon. Allowing Iran to maintain its missile program without any negotiations to limit it remains a major hurdle.However, the Trump administration is unwilling to consider Tehran’s demands. A US official described them as “ridiculous and unrealistic”. Arab and US officials warned that such an approach could make reaching a deal with Tehran even more difficult than before Trump started the war.The first signal of the new diplomatic round came through Middle Eastern intermediaries late last week, and there have been no direct contacts between the US and Iran, officials said.

America has given a 15-point proposal to Iran

US President Donald Trump has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “All things begin with this, there cannot be any nuclear weaponsAccording to a New York Times report, citing officials familiar with the matter, Trump said the military operation continued, signaling renewed diplomatic pressure.Pakistan took the initiative to push the resolution, which addresses key issues including Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as Washington seeks an “offramp” from the war now in its fourth week, which has broadened to include multiple countries.Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Trump is proposing a one-month ceasefire, during which the parties would discuss a plan including the handing over of Iran’s enriched uranium and restrictions on further enrichment. The New York Times noted that it had not reviewed the document directly, but was told that it also addresses maritime security concerns. Since the conflict began on February 28, Iran has effectively blocked Western shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil and gas supplies and sending prices soaring.The Israeli report said that following compliance with the plan, Iran would end all sanctions, which it has imposed in various forms for years. Iran will also receive assistance in developing civilian nuclear power in Bushehr, a key site dating back to the 1979 Islamic revolution.It is unclear how widely the proposal has been circulated among Iran’s leadership or whether Tehran is willing to join on its basis. There is also no clarity on whether Israel supports this initiative or not. Despite diplomatic outreach, there are no immediate signs of hostilities subsiding. Israeli officials have indicated that military action could continue for weeks.Acknowledging the parallel diplomatic efforts, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said, “As President Trump and his negotiators explore this new possibility for diplomacy, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated to achieve the military objectives set by the Commander in Chief and the Pentagon.”Pakistan’s de facto head of state and army chief Asim Munir has positioned himself as a potential mediator, taking advantage of alleged ties with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to facilitate communications. Egypt and Türkiye are also encouraging Tehran to engage constructively, officials said.The report said Munir had contacted Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and proposed that Pakistan host talks between the two sides. Supporting the initiative, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his country “fully supports the ongoing efforts to advance dialogue to end the conflict”. He said, “Subject to the consent of the US and Iran, Pakistan is ready and honored to be the host to facilitate meaningful and decisive negotiations for a comprehensive resolution of the current conflict.”Iran’s ability to respond quickly remains uncertain.