Amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel, Iran has presented a 10-point peace proposal that President Donald Trump described as a "workable basis on which to negotiate." The plan, conveyed through Pakistani intermediaries, offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for major concessions including US troop withdrawal, sanctions relief, reparations, and an end to attacks on Iran's regional allies.
Talks are set to begin April 10, 2026 in Islamabad, with a two-week window to finalize terms before Trump's deadline expires.
Iran's 10-Point Proposal: Key Demands
While the full 10 points remain confidential, senior Iranian officials have confirmed the core elements of the proposal:
- Reopen Strait of Hormuz under Iranian armed forces coordination with a secure transit protocol.
- End war against Iran's "Axis of Resistance" (Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas, etc.).
- Complete US military withdrawal from all regional bases.
- Full compensation for war damages (infrastructure rebuilding via Hormuz transit fees shared with Oman).
- Lift all primary and secondary sanctions plus IAEA/UNSC resolutions.
- Release frozen Iranian assets abroad (tens of billions USD).
- Halt Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and other proxies.
- No further strikes on Iranian territory or assets.
- UN Security Council ratification to bind the agreement internationally.
- Economic transit protocol charging ~$2M per vessel through Hormuz.
Iran argues this framework gives it economic leverage while addressing war damages without direct reparations.
Trump's Response: "Workable Basis"
In a Truth Social post, Trump called the proposal a "workable basis," noting "nearly all previous points of disagreement have been resolved." He confirmed a two-week military pause to finalize terms, avoiding immediate escalation.abc+1
Critics note Trump's shift from threats of "total destruction" to negotiation signals US/Israel may have strategic limits, potentially allowing Iran concessions unseen in decades.
Strategic Context
The proposal comes after intense US/Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear/oil sites and Iran's Hormuz blockade threats. Islamabad mediation reflects Pakistan's neutral role amid Saudi/Pakistan alignment with US.
Strengths
- Ends immediate escalation risk via Hormuz reopening.
- Sanctions relief unlocks frozen assets for Iran economy.
- Formal UNSC binding prevents future backsliding.
- Shared Hormuz revenue funds reconstruction.
- US gains shipping security without military occupation.
Risks
- US troop withdrawal weakens regional posture.
- Iranian Hormuz oversight raises future blockade fears.
- "Axis of Resistance" survival sustains proxy threats.
- Sanctions lift boosts Iran's nuclear/regional ambitions.
- Reparations signal US concession on damages.
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