In a significant escalation of diplomatic maneuvering, Iran’s top security body has presented a 10-point roadmap to the United States amid a fragile two-week ceasefire. The Supreme National Security Council dismissed notions that President Trump’s truce announcement equates to victory, stressing that core issues hinge on Tehran’s stringent conditions.
Detailed by Mehr News Agency, the demands start with Iran’s unchallenged sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, vital for 20% of global oil trade. Tehran requires official acknowledgment of its nuclear enrichment program, complete removal of primary sanctions, secondary sanctions, and every UN Security Council resolution imposed on it.
The list extends to a US pledge against future military aggression and the nullification of IAEA Governor Board resolutions. Compensation for conflict-related losses, full US troop pullout from the Middle East, and halting attacks across fronts like Lebanon form additional pillars.
The Council’s statement affirmed the ceasefire while portraying it as Iran’s triumph, compelling Washington to negotiate on its blueprint. Key elements include secure Hormuz navigation and ending assaults on resistance axis components.
According to Tehran, America has greenlit the 10-point framework for dialogue. With Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s endorsement and Council backing, talks kick off in Islamabad on April 10. Mistrust lingers, but Iran offers a two-week window, extendable if needed.
A mandatory UNSC resolution to legalize outcomes is also demanded, ensuring binding international compliance. Officials emphasized the ceasefire’s temporary nature, with negotiations continuing under highest-level supervision. Citizens were called to rally behind these supervised efforts.
As Islamabad becomes the negotiation hub, analysts debate whether Iran’s hardline stance will yield lasting peace or prolong the standoff. The proposal’s scope underscores Tehran’s ambition to reshape regional dynamics decisively.
