US Proposes 15-Point Ceasefire Plan to Iran Amid Military Build-Up

Addis Ababa, March 25, 2026 (ENA) —The Trump administration has reportedly offered Iran a 15-point ceasefire proposal, as the United States prepares to deploy at least 1,000 additional troops to reinforce the roughly 50,000 already stationed in the Middle East.

According to reports first published by The New York Times, the plan includes a one-month ceasefire and was delivered to Iranian officials through intermediaries in Pakistan, which has also offered to host renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The proposal includes a one-month ceasefire and was conveyed to Tehran through intermediaries in Pakistan, which has also offered to host renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

 According to a person briefed on the plan, it addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as maritime security, including the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

However, it remains unclear how widely the proposal has been circulated among Iranian officials or whether Tehran is willing to accept it as a basis for talks. There is also uncertainty over whether Israel supports the initiative.

 

Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported that Washington presented the plan as part of efforts to secure an immediate pause in hostilities, with a 30-day window to finalize the agreement.

 Advisers to Trump, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are said to be promoting the proposal.

Under the reported terms, Iran would be required to dismantle its nuclear capabilities, halt uranium enrichment, and commit permanently to not pursuing nuclear weapons.

It would also need to stop funding and arming allied groups across the region and ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping.

In return, Washington is offering full sanctions relief, support for a civilian nuclear energy project in Bushehr, and removal of the “snapback” mechanism that allows the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Despite the diplomatic push, there are no signs of an imminent de-escalation.

 The White House said military strikes on Iran are continuing even as talks proceed.

 

Meanwhile, the Pentagon is deploying two Marine units expected to add around 5,000 Marines and thousands of sailors to the region, according to The New York Times.

The moves are being described as part of Trump’s effort to maintain “maximum flexibility” in determining the next phase of US strategy.

Israeli officials, who have largely supported continued military action against Iran, were reportedly surprised by the ceasefire proposal.

Earlier, Trump said the US was engaged in talks with Iran to end the conflict, even as fighting intensified. Airstrikes have continued across Iran, while Iranian missiles and drones have targeted Israel and other sites in the region.

Disruptions linked to Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz have already affected global shipping, driving up fuel prices and raising concerns about the wider impact on the world economy.