Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire offer, sends counterproposal

The U.S. sent a 15-point proposal that would have required Iran to make significant concessions on its nuclear program.

By Ben Whedon

Published: March 25, 2026 11:41am

Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States and responded with its own terms to end the ongoing war in the Middle East.

The U.S. sent a 15-point proposal that would have required Iran to make significant concessions on its nuclear program and agree to additional talks about its ballistic missile arsenal. In exchange, the U.S. would have lifted sanctions on Iran and ended the conflict.

The Iranian embassy in Mumbai on Wednesday posted a 5-point counter plan. Under it's terms, the U.S. would end hostilities and assassinations on government leaders. Iran would also require guarantees that another conflict would not start.

Tehran further demanded the payment of reparations, an end of the war on all fronts, including against its proxies, and the recognition of Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Trump administration is likely to refuse Iran's counteroffer.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.