Iran Offers 10-Point Counter-Proposal Covering Hormuz and Hezbollah — Is Trump On Board?
Neither side appears willing to back down, raising global concerns about what may unfold next in the 39-day conflict. On April 6, Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States and instead submitted its response through Pakistan, presenting a 10-point counter-proposal that calls for a permanent end to the war.
Tensions remain high as Donald Trump continues to warn Tehran that there will be serious consequences if it does not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. The crucial waterway is one of the world’s most important routes for global energy supplies.
At the same time, several mediating countries are attempting to end hostilities through diplomatic initiatives. However, neither side appears ready to compromise, raising global concerns about what could happen next in the 39-day conflict.
On April 6, Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States and instead delivered a 10-point counter-proposal through Pakistan, calling for a permanent end to the war rather than a temporary truce.
What Did Pakistan Propose in Its Peace Plan?
After emerging as a key mediator between Iran and the United States, Pakistan presented a framework on Monday aimed at ending the conflict that has lasted for over five weeks.
The proposal outlined a two-phase peace plan intended to end the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the plan suggested an immediate ceasefire as the first step, followed by negotiations toward a comprehensive settlement between the parties.
Pakistan’s “Islamabad Agreement” called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and proposed a 15-to-20-day timeline to finalize a broader peace deal. Under the framework, Iran would commit to not developing nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.
Meanwhile, Asim Munir has reportedly been in contact with senior officials from both sides, including JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to advance diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Response to the “Islamabad Agreement”
Iranian officials acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts but rejected the peace proposal. Tehran stated that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire and would not accept any deadlines during negotiations.
An Iranian official suggested that Washington was not prepared to commit to a permanent ceasefire.
Speaking to the Associated Press, Iranian diplomatic mission head Mojtaba Fardousi Pour said, “We will not accept only a ceasefire. We will accept the end of the war only if we are guaranteed that we will not be attacked again.”
He also revealed that Iranian and Omani officials are working on developing a mechanism to manage shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
What Is Included in Iran’s 10-Point Counter-Proposal?
While rejecting Pakistan’s proposal, Iran sent its own 10-point counter-proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States.
According to a report by The New York Times, Tehran’s proposal includes several key demands:
- A guarantee that Iran will not face future attacks
- An end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon
- Removal of international sanctions on Iran
In return, Iran has reportedly offered to lift the blockade on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route.
The proposal also suggests that Iran would impose a transit fee of around $2 million per ship, which would be shared with Oman, located on the other side of the strait.
Instead of seeking financial compensation for damages caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks, Iran plans to use its share of the revenue to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during the conflict.