Informed sources revealed that Tehran has submitted an official response to a US proposal, conveyed through a Pakistani mediator, aimed at ending ongoing military operations in the region. The sources clarified that the Iranian side, in its response, focused on the necessity of a radical end to the war, considering the American formula that proposed a two-month ceasefire insufficient and not meeting the requirements for lasting stability.
The Iranian proposal included a comprehensive 14-point roadmap, outlining Tehran's red lines and defining paths for a political and security solution. The initiative stipulates that all outstanding issues must be addressed within a timeframe not exceeding 30 days, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is a comprehensive cessation of hostilities on all active fronts, including the Lebanese arena.
Among the Iranian points are strategic demands related to regional security, with Tehran calling for documented guarantees of non-aggression and the withdrawal of US forces present in Iran's geographical vicinity. The Iranian paper also included the necessity of establishing a new international or regional mechanism to regulate navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the rights of all parties and preventing future tensions in this vital shipping lane.
On the economic front, the initiative stressed the need for a complete lifting of the imposed naval blockade, in addition to the immediate release of frozen Iranian assets abroad. Tehran demanded financial compensation for damages resulting from the conflict, considering the lifting of economic sanctions a fundamental pillar of any agreement aimed at ending the state of war and establishing peace in the region.
Reports from the Iranian capital confirmed that this proposal was only sent after undergoing thorough reviews within the highest decision-making institutions and receiving all necessary political and security approvals. Political circles in Tehran are currently awaiting the official response from the US administration to these points, amidst cautious hopes for a breakthrough in the escalating crisis.
The Iranian proposal focuses on a comprehensive end to the war instead of merely extending a ceasefire for temporary periods.
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Iranian 14-point initiative to end the war: Demands for withdrawal of US forces and lifting of sanctions