Trump Admin Sends 15-Point Ceasefire Proposal to Iran—Will Tehran Agree to a Ceasefire?

The Trump administration has sent Iran a 15‑point ceasefire proposal to end the escalating war in the Middle East, Pakistani officials and multiple reports say.

AP News reported that the plan was relayed through intermediaries such as Pakistan. It is described as a comprehensive framework touching on sanctions relief, limits on Iran's nuclear and missile programmes, increased international monitoring, and guarantees for freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's leaders have publicly rejected the idea of negotiations with Washington, with an Iranian military spokesman mocking the proposal and insisting that the United States was 'negotiating with itself.'

What's In the 15‑Point Plan

The ceasefire proposal reportedly bundles together a set of conditions the US wants Tehran to accept in return for concessions aimed at ending the conflict.

While the full text has not been officially published, reporting from officials familiar with the discussions and leaked drafts suggests it includes measures such as curbs on Iran's nuclear enrichment, full lifting of international sanctions, expanded inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), limits on ballistic missiles, and ending support to regional proxy groups.

One media leak outlined points such as Iran committing not to seek nuclear weapons, handing over enriched material, opening its nuclear facilities to international inspection, ceasing funding to proxy militias, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open as a free maritime corridor.

In exchange, the United States would help advance Iran's civilian nuclear programme, including assistance at facilities such as the Bushehr plant, and work toward lifting sanctions imposed by the international community on Tehran.

Pakistan and Turkey are reportedly being considered as potential venues for wider peace talks if Tehran agrees to engage.

Iran's Reaction, So Far

Despite the delivery of the proposal, Iran's response has been cool.

Officials in Tehran continue to deny that any formal negotiations have begun and have rejected suggestions that they are in talks with the United States. A senior Iranian military spokesperson dismissed the diplomatic effort, suggesting that Washington's overtures were not serious.

Separately, Iranian state media has indicated that a ceasefire offer would not be accepted, heightening doubts about whether the proposal will gain traction.

State‑linked outlets reported that Tehran views US moves with suspicion, accusing Washington of trying to buy time while ramping up military actions.

US Sending Troops Despite Ceasefire Plan

The push for a ceasefire comes as the war in the Middle East worsens, with thousands of deaths and millions of people displaced across Iran, Lebanon, and surrounding areas. The fighting has added to regional instability and shows no sign of slowing.

Trump's 15‑point plan signals a move toward diplomacy, even while the US continues to send more troops to the region. About 1,000 paratroopers, along with thousands of marines and sailors, are set to deploy soon, showing that the US is keeping military pressure even as it seeks a political solution.

Experts warn that major challenges remain. Previous agreements, like the 2015 nuclear deal, failed due to mistrust and unilateral actions. Tehran has made it clear it will not accept the current proposal without bigger concessions, including lifting all sanctions and guarantees for its security.