Trump Says U.S. Sent 15-Point Plan to Iran as Negotiations Cited
Trump said talks are underway after reports the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war, even as fighting and troop deployments continue.
RedStateReport: Trump Sends 15-Point Peace Plan to Iran, Wants Monthlong Ceasefire
Al JazeeraTrump keeps up claims of talks with ‘the right people’ in Iran
CNBCU.S. sent Iran 15-point plan to end war, report says; Trump says 'in negotiations right now'
New York PostUS sends 15-point plan to end war with Iran as Trump says the regime has agreed to scrap nuclear program
Overview
President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran are "in negotiations right now" and media reports said Washington delivered a 15-point plan to Iran to end the war.
Trump said he backed off threats to strike Iranian energy infrastructure because of negotiations and asserted Iran had agreed it would never have a nuclear weapon.
Iran denied any direct talks, with its parliament speaker calling reports "fake news," while Pakistani and other regional officials said they were willing to facilitate discussions.
Reports say the Pentagon is preparing to deploy roughly 1,000 to 3,000 soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, adding to about 50,000 U.S. troops already in the region.
White House spokespeople said diplomacy is being explored but that Operation Epic Fury and other military actions will continue as negotiators engage Iran.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by foregrounding Israeli military claims of progress and U.S. diplomatic efforts, privileging anonymous senior Israeli officials and official statements while giving minimal Iranian perspective or independent verification; language choices and quote placement create a narrative of Israeli tactical success and ongoing U.S.-led peacemaking.
FAQ
The plan outlines steps on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile restrictions, curbing support for proxy groups, acknowledgment of Israel's right to exist, and securing maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal was delivered via Pakistan, with Pakistan's army chief acting as a key intermediary.
Iran denied any direct talks with the US, stating they received messages from friendly countries relaying US requests, while calling some reports fake news.
The US announced a five-day pause on strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, but Operation Epic Fury and other military actions continue, alongside Pentagon plans to deploy 1,000-3,000 additional troops.
