U.S. Sends Iran 15-Point Plan to End War - WSJ

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March 25, 2026
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Trump administration has sent Iran a 15-point diplomatic proposal aimed at ending conflict between the two nations.

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The United States has transmitted a 15-point proposal to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The plan represents a diplomatic initiative by the Trump administration to de-escalate tensions that have persisted for decades and intensified through military confrontations and proxy conflicts. The proposal's specifics remain unclear from available reporting, but such diplomatic overtures typically address nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and regional security concerns. Iran's response to the plan will be crucial in determining whether direct negotiations can proceed or if hostilities will continue. The timing and content of this proposal could signal a shift in how the White House intends to handle one of its most contentious foreign policy challenges.

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The U.S. has transmitted a 15-point plan to Iran; Iran's response will determine whether direct negotiations proceed.

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