Iran Denies Trump's 'Ridiculous' 15-Point Peace Plan, Fires Back with Own Demands

Iran has laid out a sweeping set of demands to end its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, flatly rejecting a proposed 15-point ceasefire plan from Donald Trump and signalling it will only accept a settlement on its own terms. The move has sharpened an already fraught standoff, with Tehran accusing Washington of trying to dictate the terms of peace while reserving for itself the right to decide when, and how, the war ends.

Iran Rejects Trump's 'Unreasonable' 15-Point Deal

The standoff follows Washington's submission of a 15-point peace proposal aimed at halting hostilities and opening the door to broader negotiations. However, Iranian officials dismissed the plan as 'unacceptable' and 'unreasonable', arguing that it failed to reflect realities on the ground and instead imposed conditions heavily favouring the United States.

'Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,' a senior official told PressTV. 'The end of the war will occur when Iran decides it should end, not when Trump envisions its conclusion.'

In response, Tehran has advanced its own framework for ending the war. At the centre of Iran's demands is control over the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply passes. Iranian officials have insisted not only on sovereignty over the strait but also on the right to manage and potentially charge transit through it.

Another major condition is the complete withdrawal of US military forces from the Persian Gulf. Iranian leaders have argued that the presence of American bases in the region is a primary driver of instability and have made their removal a non-negotiable requirement for any ceasefire agreement.

Tehran is also demanding full economic relief, including the lifting of all US sanctions imposed on the country. These sanctions have severely impacted Iran's economy, and officials have framed their removal as essential not only for peace but for long-term stability. In addition, Iran has called for financial compensation—reparations—for damage caused by US and allied military strikes during the conflict.

Security guarantees form another key pillar of Iran's position. Officials have insisted on mechanisms to ensure that future attacks by the United States or Israel cannot occur, effectively seeking long-term assurances against renewed military action.

Iran has also rejected any limitations on its missile programme, maintaining that its ballistic capabilities are essential for national defence and not subject to negotiation. Notably, its counterproposal makes little to no concession on nuclear or military capabilities, a major sticking point for US negotiators.

Inside Trump's 15-Point Peace Proposal

Israel's Channel 12 has shared 14 of the 15 points in Trump's plan, which included that 'Iran must commit never to pursue nuclear weapons' and that 'The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be granted full access to Iran's nuclear facilities.'

It also includes that 'the Strait of Hormuz must remain open', that 'Iran's missile program must be limited in both range and quantity,' and that 'Iran must limit its use of missiles to self-defense.' In return, Trump promises that Iran would benefit from 'the end of sanctions imposed by the international community' and that they will receive 'US assistance to advance its civilian nuclear program.'