15 points vs counter demands: US–Iran reject each other’s terms; peace talks hit dead end

The Trump administration's 15-point proposal was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's IRGC, which demands the closure of US bases, war reparations, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

New Delhi: In a sharp escalation of diplomatic friction, the prospect of a Middle East ceasefire has hit a wall as both the United States and Iran have flatly rejected each other’s terms for ending the conflict. Despite whispers of a potential summit in Pakistan, the chasm between Washington’s 15-point proposal and Tehran’s counter-demands, labelled “ridiculous and unrealistic” by American officials, suggests that a resolution is further away than ever.

The Trump administration recently proposed a 15-point ceasefire blueprint to Tehran through intermediaries in Pakistan. While the specific contents of the plan remain confidential, sources briefed on the matter confirmed the offer was extended even as the US continues to bolster its military presence in the Middle East, sending more troops to the region to counter Iranian aggression.

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