What’s in Iran’s 10-point proposal termed ‘workable’ by Donald Trump?

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would suspend planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks, citing what he described as a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran and mediation efforts by Pakistan’s leadership.

In a post on X, Trump said the decision followed conversations with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who urged to “hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran”.

The pause, he said, is contingent on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping lane.

Trump described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire,” adding that US military objectives had already been met and that negotiations toward a broader agreement were “very far along.”

“We received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate,” Trump wrote, adding that “almost all” major points of contention had been resolved.

Trump also shared a statement attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in which Tehran said its forces would cease “defensive operations” if attacks against Iran stop.

"In response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif in his tweet, and considering the request by the US for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran's 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations," the statement said.

“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” it added.

Details of the proposal were shared by Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad on social media.

While not independently verified, the list outlines sweeping demands, including US commitments to non-aggression, recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, and acceptance of uranium enrichment.

• A US commitment to non-aggression toward Iran
• Recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz
• Acceptance of Iran’s uranium enrichment program
• Lifting of all US primary sanctions
• Lifting of all secondary sanctions targeting third parties
• Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions related to Iran
• Termination of resolutions by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board
• Payment of compensation to Iran
• Withdrawal of US combat forces from the region
• Cessation of hostilities across regional fronts, including conflicts involving allied groups

The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, handles roughly a fifth of global oil shipments, making any disruption a major concern for international markets.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and follows Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization will die tonight”, which had triggered concerns of a nuclear strike.