Tehran Rejects US 15‑Point Peace Plan, Issues Its Own Framework

Iran has rejected a proposed 15‑point peace plan from the United States aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, branding the framework “extremely ambitious and illogical” and signalling it will present its own set of conditions. The move highlights persistent diplomatic deadlock as the war in the Middle East drags into a second month with no immediate ceasefire in sight.

The 15‑point proposal, reportedly conveyed through intermediaries including Pakistan, was designed to combine security, nuclear and economic elements in an effort to wind down hostilities. Elements widely reported include sanctions relief for Tehran, commitments on civilian nuclear cooperation under international oversight, limitations on ballistic missile development, and reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil transit route severely disrupted by the fighting. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran found the plan “very excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable,” and insisted that its own framework better reflects the country’s interests.

Iran’s refusal comes as U.S. President Donald Trump set deadlines and reiterated hopes for a negotiated settlement. Washington officials have acknowledged ongoing discussions, though the White House has stopped short of confirming the full details of the 15‑point proposal, with spokespeople suggesting some media accounts contain inaccuracies.

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In response to the rejection, Tehran has prepared a counterproposal that it says will be unveiled when appropriate, asserting that it will not be swayed by pressure or threats. Baghaei stressed that Iran’s articulated demands should not be interpreted as weakness but as a confident defence of national sovereignty. The country has also repeatedly stated it has not engaged in direct negotiations with Washington, preferring mediated communication through regional partners.

The diplomatic impasse persists amid continued military exchanges, including missile strikes and attacks by Iran on allied targets, and sustained military pressure from U.S. and Israeli forces. Regional mediators, including officials from Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, have discussed alternative ceasefire drafts — such as a proposed 45‑day pause in hostilities tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz — but agreement remains elusive.

Analysts warn that without significant shifts in negotiating positions on both sides, the conflict could continue to inflict heavy regional and global costs, particularly on energy markets and geopolitical stability. For now, Tehran’s rejection of the U.S. plan and its insistence on its own counterproposal signal that a path to peace remains distant.

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