Iran Ceasefire Demands: A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has brought a temporary halt to missile strikes and drone attacks across the Middle East. The breakthrough came after the Trump administration agreed to engage with a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, outlining wide-ranging conditions—from sanctions relief to military withdrawal and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement follows intense diplomatic efforts, with further talks expected in Islamabad after mediation by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
What are Iran’s 10 demands?
According to Iranian state media, the proposal accepted by the United States includes the following key conditions:
- A non-aggression pact between the US and Iran
- Continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz
- Recognition of Iran’s nuclear enrichment rights
- Lifting of all primary US sanctions
- Removal of secondary sanctions affecting third-party countries
- Termination of UN Security Council resolutions against Iran
- Ending resolutions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board
- Compensation to Iran for damages
- Withdrawal of US combat forces from the region
- Cessation of hostilities across all fronts, including conflicts involving Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon
Ceasefire linked to Hormuz reopening
The acceptance of these demands is tied to a temporary de-escalation arrangement. Under the deal, Iran has agreed to allow controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks—a vital global oil route that handles nearly a fifth of the world’s supply.
In return, the United States has paused offensive military operations, including plans to expand strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
Trump calls plan ‘workable’, details unclear
US President Donald Trump described the proposal as “workable” and said it could serve as the basis for a broader peace agreement, adding that most major issues have been addressed in principle.
However, the White House has not disclosed full details, and it remains uncertain how far Washington is willing to go, particularly on sanctions relief and troop withdrawal.
War not over yet
Despite the ceasefire, Iran has cautioned that the agreement does not mark the end of the conflict, warning that any violation would be met with a strong response. (Agency)
