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Iran Demands End to War, Sanctions Removal in Draft Proposal for US Talks

Iran has submitted a draft proposal for talks with the United States, demanding an immediate end to conflict and guarantees against future aggression. The proposal also requires the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil sales and release of frozen assets within 30 days. US President Donald Trump has rejected the response as "totally unacceptable" on Truth Social. The proposal comes after joint US-Israel strikes on Iran in February and subsequent ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

Key Points: Iran's Draft Proposal for US Talks: End War, Lift Sanctions

  • Iran's draft proposal calls for immediate cessation of conflict and guarantees against future aggression
  • Demands removal of US sanctions on oil sales and release of frozen assets within 30 days
  • US and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran in February, killing former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
  • Trump calls Iran's response "totally unacceptable" on Truth Social
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Iran's draft proposal for US talks; demands ending war, removing sanctions, lifting naval blockade

Iran's draft proposal for US talks demands an immediate end to conflict, removal of sanctions, and lifting of naval blockade. Trump calls the response "totally unacceptable."

"The proposal highlights the need to immediately end the war, provide guarantees for the non-repetition of the aggression against Iran, and certain other issues within a political agreement. - Tasnim news agency source"

Tehran, May 11

Iran's latest draft proposal for talks with the United States calls for an immediate cessation of conflict on all fronts, a guarantee for no more "aggression" against Iran, and the lifting of US sanctions and naval blockade, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

"The proposal highlights the need to immediately end the war, provide guarantees for the non-repetition of the aggression against Iran, and certain other issues within a political agreement," Tasnim cited an informed source as saying.

It also demands a 30-day window for rescinding US sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and the release of Iran's frozen assets following the preliminary agreement, it reported.

The United States and Israel conducted joint strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior Iranian officials and civilians. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel and US interests in the region and tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, Xinhua news agency reported.

A ceasefire between the warring parties took effect on April 8, which was followed by talks between Iranian and US delegations in Pakistan's Islamabad on April 11 and 12 that ended without an agreement. Later, the United States imposed its own blockade on the strait.

Over the past weeks, the two sides have reportedly exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistan.

Earlier on Sunday, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that Iran's response to the latest US proposal was sent to Pakistan. On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social that the response is "totally unacceptable."

"I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it -- TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social, without elaborating.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to "make it clear" that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as crucial to a peace deal.

- IANS

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Sarah B
I'm from the US and I'm honestly tired of this cycle. Sanctions never work, they just hurt civilians. Iran's demand to end the war and lift the naval blockade seems reasonable after they were attacked. Israel and the US started this by killing their Supreme Leader. How can you negotiate with someone who just bombed your country?
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see this as a dangerous escalation. The Strait of Hormuz is our lifeline for oil. If the US blockades Iran, Indian Navy should be ready to escort our tankers. Also, Pakistan mediating? That's a joke. They have their own agenda. India should talk directly to both sides and protect our energy security. 🇮🇳⚓
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Priya S
Trump calling it "totally unacceptable" without explaining why is typical. Iran is asking for the war to stop and sanctions to be lifted—that's what you do before negotiations, not after. The US wants Iran to give up its nuclear program first, but why would they when the US just killed their leader? This is a stalemate.
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Michael C
From Australia, I'm watching this with concern. The US-Israel strikes on Iran were a massive overreaction. Killing a Supreme Leader is an act of war. Iran's response with missile attacks on Israel and blocking Hormuz was predictable. Now the US imposes its own blockade? This is how world wars start. Someone needs to mediate properly—maybe India or China?
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Arjun K
I'm no fan of the Iranian regime, but let's be honest

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