Iranian and US requirements.
Its a long paste
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Here’s what each side is asking for:
Iran's 10-point plan
Iran crafted its 10-point proposal in response to the 15-point plan the US administration submitted to Tehran through Pakistani intermediaries. The points, as reported by Iranian state media, are:
1- Complete halt to all aggression: Iran wants a permanent end to attacks, not just a temporary truce, and crucially wants protection extended to its network of proxies, including Hezbollah and the Houthis.
2- US military withdrawal from the region: Iran is calling for the withdrawal of US combat forces from the Middle East and a prohibition on attacks from regional military bases.
3- Recognition of Iran's right to nuclear enrichment: Iran wants Washington to formally recognise its right to enrich uranium on its own territory, which has consistently been the central US and Israeli concern in negotiations.
4- Lifting of all primary US sanctions: Iran is seeking the complete removal of primary sanctions, which bar US entities from doing business with Iran and form the backbone of Washington's economic pressure campaign.
5- Removal of all secondary sanctions: This would end sanctions against foreign entities that do business with Iranian institutions.
6- End of all UN Security Council resolutions: Iran is seeking the termination of all UN Security Council resolutions against it.
7- End of all IAEA resolutions on Iran's nuclear programme: Iran is seeking the removal of International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions criticising its nuclear activity, which is fundamentally incompatible with US non-proliferation policy.
8- US non-aggression guarantee: Iran is seeking a binding pledge that the US will never attack or threaten military force against the country.
9- Recognised control over the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is seeking controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in co-ordination with Iranian armed forces, which would mean Iran retains its leverage over the waterway.
10- Reparations and reconstruction: Iran is seeking compensation for damage caused during the conflict, something the US does not typically provide to adversarial governments for wartime peace
Trump's 15-point plan
The full US plan has not been officially published, but its key elements have been reported through US and Israeli media. it has also been leaked through mediators.
The plan is believed to mainly include Iran committing to no nuclear weapons, handing over its highly enriched uranium, limits on Tehran's defence capabilities, an end to regional proxy groups, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an acknowledgement of Israel's right to exist.
More specifically, reported points include:
1- Complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.
2- A permanent commitment from Iran to never develop nuclear weapons.
3- Handover of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium to the IAEA, with Iran no longer permitted to enrich uranium domestically.
4- A commitment to allow the IAEA to monitor all elements of Iran's remaining nuclear infrastructure.
5- Limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme, including reportedly restrictions on both the range and number of missiles Iran can possess.
6- Cessation of support to militant groups in the region including Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas.
7-The Strait of Hormuz would be declared a free maritime zone and remain permanently open.
8- An acknowledgement of Israel's right to exist – one of the most politically explosive demands given Iran's long-standing position.
9- The plan included an initial 30-day ceasefire during which the two sides would negotiate the terms of a broader deal.
10- Extensive sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for compliance with the above demands.
11- US support for electricity generation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant – a civilian carrot to soften the blow of dismantling military nuclear capabilities.
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Iran had initially rejected the 15-point plan, with one official describing the demands as "largely excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable", despite US President Donald Trump claiming in late March that Tehran had agreed to "most of" the points.
So many points are completely at odds with each other
Iran for example know the SOH is their leverage in the war and any future aggressive moves against them. The US wanting it to be a free maritime zone removes that
Iran has always said they had no intention of producing nuclear weapons. The US meanwhile wants the complete dismantling of all nuclear facilities. After two wars in a year it’s highly likely anyone in Iran previously against them is now thinking twice.
I’m hoping, but not expecting, more faithful negotiations on both sides
The US seem to think, from news reports supported by posts upthread, that the US went in with what they wanted and wouldn’t move on that.
Offering a couple of US chosen concessions as part of their deal isn’t negotiating.
It’s a demand.
Meanwhile we have all seen that Israel continues their aggression and the US is moving in more military. Despite a ceasefire. Neither are acting in good faith and Iran will see both moves as continued aggression against them.
The US at the very least need to get Trump to keep his mouth shut but they can’t even do that !