A fragile two-week ceasefire has been agreed upon between the United States and Iran, bringing a temporary halt to missile strikes and drone attacks in the Middle East.
The diplomatic breakthrough comes after the Trump administration agreed to negotiate on a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, outlining sweeping conditions ranging from sanctions relief to military withdrawal and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal accepted by the United States includes the following key conditions:
Non-aggression pact between the US and Iran
Continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz
Recognition of Iran’s nuclear enrichment rights
Lifting of all primary US sanctions
Lifting of all secondary sanctions affecting third-party countries
Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions against Iran
Termination of all International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board resolutions
Payment of compensation to Iran for damages
Withdrawal of US combat forces from the region
Cessation of war across all fronts, including conflicts involving Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon
The acceptance of these demands is tied to a temporary de-escalation agreement, with Iran agreeing to allow controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks.
In return, the US has paused offensive military operations, including threats to expand strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
However, the White House has not released full details, and it remains unclear how far Washington is willing to go in meeting Iran’s demands.
