Iran Submits 14-Point Peace Proposal to U.S. via International Mediators

Iran has submitted a comprehensive 14-point proposal to the United States via Pakistani intermediaries, calling for a definitive end to the U.S.-Iran war within 30 days. The proposal, delivered on May 2, 2026, includes demands for the lifting of all sanctions, the termination of the U.S. naval blockade, and the withdrawal of American forces from the region. Additionally, Tehran is seeking a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. President Donald Trump has acknowledged receipt of the plan but expressed immediate doubts regarding its feasibility. The diplomatic push is being supported by a network of regional intermediaries. Following Pakistan’s delivery of the proposal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al Busaidi on May 3 to discuss back-channel negotiations. This surge in diplomacy follows a shift in Iran's stance, with Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi positioning the U.S. as the primary decision-maker between sustained diplomacy or further military confrontation. While a three-week ceasefire currently holds, tensions remain high regarding maritime security. The Iranian parliament has moved to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for Israeli-affiliated vessels and is considering a requirement for all other ships to obtain prior permission. President Trump has countered these threats with a plan to ensure the chokepoint remains open for the one-fifth of global oil and gas trade that passes through the waterway. Despite these legislative moves, no new military escalations or proxy attacks have been reported in the last 24 hours.