According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian plan, submitted to the US via Pakistan, has three main stages and aims to transform the ceasefire into an end to the war within 30 days.

It envisions a pledge of nonaggression, including from Israel, to ensure there’s no return to war and an end to fighting throughout the Middle East, Al Jazeera said, citing sources. The first phase would gradually open the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US siege on Iranian ports. Tehran would take charge of dealing with sea mines.

It also shared further details about the proposal as follows:

  • The second phase of the proposal stipulates Iran’s return to enrichment after the time limit at 3.6 per cent in accordance with the “zero-storage principle”.
  • The plan includes the US and Israel refraining from attacking Iran and its allies in exchange for Iran refraining from launching strikes.
  • The proposal rejects dismantling nuclear infrastructure or destroying Iran’s facilities.
  • Lifting sanctions includes the gradual release of frozen funds.
  • In the third phase, Tehran proposed entering into a strategic dialogue with Arab neighbours and building a security system that includes the entire Middle East.

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