Iran Eases Conditions For US Peace Talks Yet Postpones Nuclear Issue, WSJ Reports

Iran has reportedly submitted a new 14-point peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan in an effort to revive negotiations and reduce tensions, according to international media reports. The proposal comes amid a fragile ceasefire following weeks of conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. However, US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with the offer and indicated that military options were still under consideration.

According to reports, the Iranian framework softens some earlier conditions while proposing a phased path toward broader talks. One of the first priorities outlined is reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a globally significant shipping route disrupted by recent naval tensions. Iran is also said to be seeking parallel US steps to reduce maritime pressure and provide assurances against renewed attacks.

The proposal reportedly removes Tehran’s earlier insistence that Washington fully lift its blockade before negotiations begin. Instead, it suggests beginning talks first while leaving some contentious issues for later stages. Iran’s nuclear programme, considered the central dispute between both countries, would reportedly be deferred to future negotiations in exchange for possible sanctions relief.

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Iran’s missile programme is said to be excluded from the current framework, indicating a narrower initial focus on de-escalation and economic pressure. Tehran has also reportedly signalled willingness to hold negotiations in Pakistan if Washington agrees to the structure. Pakistan’s role as an intermediary highlights regional diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict.

Trump said Iran had made some progress but was still demanding conditions he could not accept. He added that he had been briefed on military options while saying he would prefer a peaceful settlement if possible. The US position is believed to favour firm early commitments on Iran’s nuclear programme rather than postponing the issue.

The latest proposal comes as global markets remain sensitive to instability in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a major share of world oil and gas supplies pass. Any disruption there has immediate consequences for energy prices and international trade. While diplomacy continues, both sides are still reportedly preparing for the possibility that hostilities could resume if talks fail.

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