Donald Trump has reportedly proposed a comprehensive 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, nearly a month after the conflict between Washington and Tehran escalated, with backing from Israel. The proposal comes even as the United States is preparing to deploy an additional 1,000 troops to West Asia, signalling that diplomatic and military strategies are unfolding simultaneously.
While the full details of the plan remain undisclosed, officials indicate that the proposal primarily targets Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The US and Israel have already been conducting strikes on Iran’s missile infrastructure and launch facilities, but Tehran has continued retaliatory attacks, including missile launches targeting Israel and nearby Gulf nations.
A key component of the Trump proposal focuses on restoring stability to global energy markets by ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments that has remained disrupted amid the conflict.
According to reports, the plan includes a one-month ceasefire to allow negotiations, a complete halt to Iran’s nuclear weapons development, and the cessation of uranium enrichment within its territory. It also calls for Iran to transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and dismantle key nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo under international supervision.
Additionally, the proposal seeks limits on Iran’s missile capabilities, restrictions on their use to self-defence, and a withdrawal from regional proxy activities. The plan aims to de-escalate tensions while laying the groundwork for a long-term resolution to the conflict.