In April 2026, Iran proposed a 10-point peace plan through Pakistani intermediaries to end its conflict with the United States and Israel. President Donald Trump described the proposal as a “workable basis” for negotiations as both sides entered a two-week ceasefire.

Here’s the short version of what Iran wants from United States:

• Promise you’ll never attack us again
• Remove every sanction—yes, all of them
• Let us continue our nuclear program
• Get your military out of the region
• Pay us for damages
• Oh—and by the way, we’re keeping control of one of the most important oil chokepoints on Earth

That chokepoint? The Strait of Hormuz—aka the artery that a massive chunk of the world’s oil flows through.

So yeah… not exactly a light ask.

The 10 conditions set by Iran include:

1. Guaranteed Non-Aggression: A fundamental commitment from the U.S. to avoid any future military action or attacks against Iran.
2. Strait of Hormuz Control: Continued Iranian control and dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all transiting ships to coordinate with the Iranian Armed Forces.
3. Nuclear Enrichment Rights: Acceptance and recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium for its nuclear program.
4. Lifting Primary Sanctions: The removal of all primary U.S. sanctions targeting Iran directly.
5. Lifting Secondary Sanctions: The removal of secondary sanctions against foreign entities doing business with Iranian institutions.
6. Termination of UN Resolutions: The end of all United Nations Security Council resolutions targeting Iran.
7. Termination of IAEA Resolutions: The cancellation of all International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolutions regarding Iran’s nuclear activities.
8. War Reparations: Full payment of compensation to Iran for damages and reconstruction costs suffered during the conflict.
9. U.S. Military Withdrawal: The withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces and the closure of U.S. military bases in the Middle East region.
10. Regional Ceasefire: A total cessation of war on all fronts, including an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and other regional allies.

Reports also indicate Iran proposed a transit fee of approximately $2 million per ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the revenue shared with Oman and used for infrastructure reconstruction. Iran didn’t just propose peace terms. They redefined the battlefield—from missiles and threats… to leverage and demands. And now the ball is in the court of the United States. But if anyone thought this situation was about to calm down? Not after this. Because when a country drops a 10-point list like this, it’s not just negotiating…

It’s testing how far it can push before the world pushes back.

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Note: AI generated. Some mistakes can be made