Iran has rejected a US-backed peace proposal to end the ongoing conflict, instead laying five conditions in order to end the war.
Among the set conditions is a Clear determination and guaranteed payment for war damages.
The demand for “clear and guaranteed payment” for war damages has drawn immediate comparisons to the controversial 2016 cash transfer, when the United States delivered $400 million to Iran.
According to a senior Iranian speaking to Reuters, Iran’s initial response to Washington’s 15-point proposal was “not positive” and Iran finds the demands within it “excessive.”
Iran’s New Demands Bring Old Questions Back
In 2016, the United States, under the leadership of President Barack Obama, airlifted $400 million in physical currency to Iran aboard an unmarked cargo plane.
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The cash, stacked in euros and Swiss francs, was part of a $1.7 billion settlement tied to a decades-old dispute over undelivered military equipment.
The transfer coincided with Iran’s release of American detainees, sparking intense political backlash.
US officials defended that the payment was a legal obligation and not a ransom. The timing and the way the money was delivered raised concerns.
Tehran Demands Security Guarantees and End to Attacks
Tehran has rejected Washington’s peace plan, instead highlighting five key demands
Iran’s Press TV reported that Tehran will end the war only when it deems fit, and only if the conditions are met.
The demands include:
- Immediate end to attacks and assassinations on Iran
- Establishment of “concrete guarantees” against future US attacks
- Clear determination and guaranteed payment for war damages
- International recognition of Iran’s “authority” over the Strait of Hormuz
- An end to the war across all fronts, including for all Iranian proxies in the region
U.S. 15-Point Peace Plan to End War
Washington has put forward a proposed 15-point framework aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its regional allies.
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The plan, presented as a pathway to de-escalation, combines military, economic, and diplomatic measures, including:
- Immediate ceasefire across all active fronts
- Halt to attacks and assassinations targeting Iran and its allies
- Iran to scale back its regional military involvement
- Resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
- Stricter monitoring and enforcement of Iran’s nuclear activities.
- Limitation or rollback of Iran’s missile development programs
- Reduction of Iran’s influence in strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz
- Conditional sanctions relief for Iran upon compliance
- Potential reintegration of Iran into global financial systems
- Security guarantees for U.S. allies in the Middle East
- Protection of key shipping routes and freedom of navigation
- Disarmament or de-escalation of Iran-backed proxy groups
- Broader regional cooperation with Gulf states to stabilize the area
- Measures to prevent further escalation and conflicts in the region
- Framework for ongoing diplomatic engagement to ensure long-term stability
UN Asks Iran to Pay for Damage in Gulf
United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on several Gulf states, calling on Tehran to provide full and prompt compensation for damage, injuries, and loss of life resulting from the strikes.
The 47-member council adopted a resolution by consensus on March 25, following an urgent debate requested by the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, along with Jordan.
A resolution condemned Iran’s actions as serious violations of international law and sovereignty, calling for an immediate stop to what it called unprovoked attacks on neighboring countries.
