Trump Administration Offers 15-Point Ceasefire Proposal to Iran via Pakistan

The Trump administration submitted a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran on Tuesday night, March 24, 2026, calling for the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program, an end to support for proxy groups, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports by Israel's Channel 12 and The New York Times. The proposal was delivered to Iran through Pakistan, according to two officials familiar with the process cited by The New York Times. Strait of Hormuz Channel 12 reported that the proposal emerged from three separate sources. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, proposed a one-month ceasefire during which both sides would negotiate the full 15-point agreement. Pakistan offered to host direct talks between Washington and Tehran earlier on Tuesday, March 24.

Trump claims Iran agreed to give up nuclear weapons Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran were taking place "right now" and asserted that Tehran wanted to reach "a deal as soon as possible." Trump named Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner as directly involved in the negotiation process, saying Washington was talking with "the right people" in Iran. Trump went further, claiming that Iran had "agreed that they will never have nuclear weapons" and declared that the United States had already "won" the war. He also revealed that Tehran had given him what he described as "a very big gift, of extraordinary value." „The gift is not related to nuclear matters, but rather oil and gas, and that is a very good act from them. To me, that means one thing, we are dealing with the right party.” — Donald Trump via Deutsche Welle Trump had previously postponed a deadline he set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after describing talks as "productive," though Tehran denied that any negotiations were taking place and accused Trump of attempting to manipulate financial and oil markets.

Macron urges Iran to negotiate in good faith French President Emmanuel Macron called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly, urging Tehran to stop attacks and engage constructively in negotiations. Macron reported on the conversation through a post on the X platform on Tuesday, March 24. „it is absolutely necessary to stop the attacks against the countries of the region, preserve energy and civilian infrastructure and restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz.” (It is absolutely necessary to stop the attacks against the countries of the region, preserve energy and civilian infrastructure and restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz.) — Emmanuel Macron via wnp.pl Macron called on Iran to engage in negotiations in good faith to open a path toward de-escalation and establish a framework addressing the international community's concerns over Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as its regional destabilization activities. The French president's intervention reflects broader European concern over the conflict's impact on energy infrastructure and maritime security in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran denies talks, Israel's stance on deal remains unclear Despite Trump's assertions of active negotiations, Iranian authorities had not confirmed that any talks were underway as of Tuesday, March 24. Tehran has continued military operations since the war began, striking Israel and several Persian Gulf states, targeting both American military bases in the region and civilian facilities, according to reporting by wnp.pl. The New York Times reported that it remained unclear whether Israel supported the 15-point proposal, adding a significant layer of uncertainty to the diplomatic effort. The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026, when US and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran in what was designated Operation Epic Fury. Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the initial strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, was appointed Supreme Leader on March 9, 2026. Iran responded to the strikes by launching attacks against Israel and multiple Persian Gulf states, including strikes on American military installations and civilian infrastructure in the region. The 15-point proposal represents the most concrete diplomatic initiative to emerge since the conflict began, though the absence of Iranian confirmation and uncertainty over Israeli backing leave its prospects unresolved.