The US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement on Tuesday, just an hour shy of Donald Trump's deadline to launch strikes obliterating Iran, with Tehran committing to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's 10-Points Plan and Trump's Potential Response
What's outlined in Iran's proposal, and will Trump go along with it? Iranian state media reports that Tehran will only end the war after finalizing terms based on a 10-point peace plan delivered to the White House through Pakistani channels.
The 10 points, as published by Iranian state media, feature several demands the US has previously dismissed. They call for:
پیشنهاد ۱۰بندی ایران (بر اساس بیانیه شورای عالی امنیت ملی):
۱. تعهد رسمی ایالات متحده به عدم تجاوز علیه ایران ۲. تداوم کنترل ایران بر تنگه هرمز ۳. به رسمیت شناختن حق ایران برای غنیسازی ۴. لغو کامل تحریمهای اولیه آمریکا ۵. لغو کامل تحریمهای ثانویه آمریکا pic.twitter.com/uaTn9l4p1m— Embassy of the I.R. Iran in Kabul, Afghanistan (@IRANinKabul) April 8, 2026
- "Controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces, which would grant Iran a unique economic and geopolitical position,"
- "the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,"
- "the withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,"
- "the establishment of a safe transit protocol in the Strait of Hormuz in a way that guarantees Iran’s dominance according to the agreed protocol,"
- "full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,"
- "the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions, "
- "removal of resolutions imposed by international bodies, including oversight authorities,"
- "the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,"
- "acceptance of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme as part of the agreement,"
- "and finally the ratification of all these matters in a binding Security Council resolution."
Implications for the Strait of Hormuz Under the Ceasefire
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that safe transit through the strait would proceed under Iranian military oversight, though details on whether this fully eases Iran's grip remain vague.
Reports indicate the plan permits Iran and Oman to impose fees up to $2 million per ship for passage, with Iran directing the funds toward reconstruction efforts. Should talks collapse, Tehran could attempt to shut the strait again.
Likelihood of US Acceptance of Iran's 10 Points and Proposals
Negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program ongoing for nearly a year have stalled due to starkly opposing demands and limited willingness to compromise.
Iran's insistence on retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz draws special scrutiny, as it lacked such authority prior to the conflict.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy reacted sharply on CNN, saying, “Who knows if any of that is true, but if this agreement gives Iran the right to control the strait, that is cataclysmic for the world.”
Trump hasn't directly addressed Iran's terms but noted the US would “be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz.”
Analysts view Iran's ambitious demands as a starting point for bargaining rather than a blueprint the US will fully endorse.
Next Steps
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who brokered the ceasefire, announced on X that he invited US and Iranian teams to Islamabad for talks on Friday.
Tehran confirmed attendance, while the White House indicated in-person discussions with Iran are under review but not yet locked in.
Events Before Trump's Deadline Extension
On Tuesday evening, PM Shehbaz pressed Trump via X to stretch his deadline by two weeks for diplomatic progress and urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz temporarily.
China, Iran's top trading partner, pushed Tehran toward a ceasefire as negotiations advanced, per two anonymous officials speaking to AP. Trump told AFP he credits China for bringing Iran to the table.
Amid the US midterm election push, Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to record lows, jeopardizing Republican control of Congress. Polls reveal strong public opposition to the war and anger over soaring petrol prices.
