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Trump Administration Offers 15-Point Ceasefire Plan To Iran As US Prepares For Ground Ops
New Delhi, March 25: The United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan and ceasefire proposal to end the war in the Middle East, even as Washington prepares to send additional soldiers and Marines to the region in case the US goes ahead with the idea of having boots on the ground.
The 15-point peace plan was shared with Iranian officials on Tuesday via Pakistan, the New York Times reported. ABC News quoted sources saying the plan addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs as well as maritime routes, but would not provide any other details – including which Iranian officials were sent the proposal.
In return, the nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, imposed by the international community, will end, and the US will also assist and monitor its civil nuclear programme.
The US has also assured to remove the “snapback” mechanism, which allows for the automatic reimposition of sanctions if Iran fails to comply.
The 15-point programme also talks about Iran dismantling the Natanz, Isfahan and Fordo nuclear facilities, granting full access to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to its nuclear facilities.
It also asks Iran to abandon its “regional proxy paradigm” and cease the funding, directing and arming of its proxies.
Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place, and Trump delayed his self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran’s chokehold on that crucial waterway has snarled international shipping, sent fuel prices skyrocketing and threatened the world economy. Meanwhile, airstrikes battered the Islamic Republic while Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and sites across the region.