What conditions did Iran give to the United States in the new proposal?

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News Desk: Iran’s latest peace proposal aimed at easing tensions with the United States contains little that could be called surprising. In fact, most of the demands are essentially the same conditions that U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed last week as “garbage.”

However, following the proposal, Trump has temporarily suspended plans for new military strikes on Iran and has once again expressed hope for resolving the crisis through diplomacy.

According to information published in Iranian state media, Tehran’s new proposal calls for an end to military conflict across the entire region, including the situation in Lebanon. It also demands the withdrawal of U.S. troops from areas near Iran, compensation for damages caused by the U.S.-Israel war, the lifting of sanctions, and the return of Iranian funds frozen abroad.

At the same time, Tehran is seeking an end to the U.S. naval blockade imposed on the country and wants guarantees that it can continue its peaceful nuclear program under international supervision. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed these conditions in an interview with Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

Despite publicly rejecting the proposal, Trump told reporters on Monday (May 18) that he had decided to pause a previously planned attack on Iran after receiving a new proposal from Tehran. Expressing optimism, Trump said there is now a very good possibility of reaching an agreement, and he would be extremely pleased if the issue could be resolved without massive bombing.

Trump’s comments came amid increasing pressure from leaders in the Persian Gulf region and growing global concern over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy supply routes. Trump stated on social media that the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia had urged him to hold off on military action because they still see a possibility for a deal.

A diplomatic source in Pakistan confirmed that Pakistan acted as a mediator and delivered Iran’s latest proposal to Washington, following rare direct talks between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad last month. However, the source warned that both sides continue to shift their positions repeatedly, and there is very little time left to resolve the crisis.

According to the report, the conflict began last February under directives from Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to destroy Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities and weaken its regional proxy groups. Although a ceasefire was announced in early April, severe tensions persist across the region. Despite weeks of U.S. and Israeli attacks, Iran continues to maintain its stockpile of enriched uranium. As a result, even though diplomatic discussions appear to be continuing, the gap between Washington and Tehran remains enormous.

Source: Gulf News