Reports Surface of U.S. 15-Point Peace Plan Sent to Iran as Mediators Push for High-Level Summit

WASHINGTON – Multiple news outlets report that the United States has sent Iran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict through diplomatic channels. The plan was delivered via regional mediators, according to officials briefed on the matter.

The New York Times and Axios reported March 24, 2026, that the document outlines U.S. expectations on issues including Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, support for proxy groups, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. It is based on the framework of last year’s nuclear discussions, which Iran did not accept. Sources described the terms as demanding, with some points viewed as difficult for Tehran to meet.

President Donald Trump stated on March 23 that the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” over recent days, leading him to postpone planned U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Trump told reporters there are “major points of agreement,” including that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. “They’ve agreed to that,” he said. Trump added that talks would continue and that a deal could come soon if negotiations remain productive.

The administration has not released the full text of the proposal or confirmed its exact contents publicly. Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been involved in behind-the-scenes discussions on potential peace terms, per Axios reporting from March 21.

Mediators are reportedly pushing for a high-level peace summit as soon as this week, possibly Thursday. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly offered to host talks in Islamabad, stating Pakistan “welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue.” Turkish and Egyptian officials have also relayed messages between the sides, according to The Guardian and ABC News.

Iran has repeatedly denied holding substantive negotiations with the United States. Senior Iranian officials called Trump’s claims “fake” and said no direct talks have occurred. Military operations, including Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities and U.S.-Israeli actions, continue amid the diplomatic maneuvering.

The reports come roughly three weeks into the conflict that escalated after the February 28, 2026, start of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iranian targets. No formal ceasefire or in-person meeting has been scheduled or confirmed by either government. All details remain based on anonymous sources and media reporting.