Israeli media reveals US plan to end Iran war: Dismantle nuclear program, end proxies
Israeli media revealed details Tuesday of a US plan submitted to Iran to end the Middle East war, including dismantling all Iranian nuclear capabilities, ceasing proxy funding, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In return, all sanctions would be lifted and Iran would receive civilian nuclear assistance.
A media report late Tuesday revealed the details of a plan submitted by the US to Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East after President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had reached 15 "major points of agreements." Israel's Channel 12 reported the proposal includes the dismantling of all existing Iranian nuclear capabilities and a commitment that Iran will never pursue a nuclear weapon.
Nuclear provisions
There would be no production of weapons-grade nuclear material on Iranian soil and all enriched material would be handed over to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within an agreed timeline, it said. Iran's Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow nuclear sites would be decommissioned and destroyed and the IAEA would get full access to all information in regards to Iran's nuclear program.
Proxies and Strait of Hormuz
The report added that Iran would cease the funding, directing and arming of its proxies in the region. In addition, the Strait of Hormuz will remain open as a free maritime zone and "no one will block it." A decision on Iran's missile program will be made later, but ranges and numbers "will need to be limited," with Iran able to use missiles "only for self-defense purposes" in the future.
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Sanctions relief
In return, all sanctions on Iran will be lifted, the report said, adding the country will also receive assistance in developing a civilian nuclear project in Bushehr. The removal of the "snapback threat" is also included, referring to the imminent, automatic reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran by the E3 countries—Britain, France and Germany.
Conflict context
Hostilities have escalated since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, killing over 1,340 people according to Iranian authorities, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with repeated drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. Trump claimed Monday that talks with Iran were going "very well," though Iranian officials have denied any direct or indirect negotiations have taken place.
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