US-Iran Ceasefire: What is Iran’s 10 Point Proposal?

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal: On April 8, 2026, the world stood at a critical geopolitical crossroads following weeks of unprecedented tension between the United States and Iran.  It has now agreed to a two-week double-sided ceasefire. Tehran's recently revealed 10-Point Ceasefire Plan is a strategic blueprint that offers to exchange military de-escalation for long-term economic and sovereign concessions.

The global energy market's oil prices immediately responded to the two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. International mediators converged on Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations, understanding Iran's 10-point plan.. 

What is Iran’s 10Point Ceasefire Plan?

Iran's 10 Point Ceasefire Plan officially presented through PakistaniPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, serves as Iran's blueprint for ending the five-week war. It combines immediate military concessions with long-term political and economic demands. Here are the the Iran’s 10 Points Ceasefire Proposal: 

1. Mutual Non-Aggression: Both US and Iran must guarantee a complete cessation of attacks.

2. Strait of Hormuz Control: Cessation of Continued Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. 

3. End of War on All Fronts: Hostilities must stop across Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen.

4. Withdrawal of U.S. Military Forces: The withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the Middle East.

5. Termination of UN Resolutions: The termination of all existing UN Security Council(UNSC) and IAEA resolutions against Iran.

6. War Compensation: Full payment of damages and reconstruction costs to Iran for losses incurred during the conflict.

7. Iran's Nuclear Rights: International acceptance of Iran’s nuclear enrichment rights and domestic uranium enrichment program for peaceful purposes.

8. Lifting of All Sanctions: The immediate removal of all primary and secondary U.S. and international sanctions.

9. Release of Frozen Assets: The unconditional release of all blocked Iranian properties and financial assets held abroad.

10. Binding UN Resolution: The final agreement must be ratified by a binding UN Security Council resolution to ensure international legal standing.

Why does the Ceasefire Matters 

The US and Iran ceasefire is crucial because the conflict had effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway responsible for nearly 20% of global oil transit due to which the global energy  prices spiked worldwide. The current ceasefire plan can improve the situation in following way 

• Two-Week Window can work as a "cooling-off'' period during these 14 days, Iran has agreed to allow safe passage through the Strait under its military management.

• Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator with high-level talks scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday, April 10, 2026.

• The global energy markets rates can be balanced in this period

However, US President Donald Trump stated the plan as "workable’’ in  several points, specifically the total withdrawal of U.S. troops and the demand for war reparations remain highly controversial in Washington. Furthermore, Israel has indicated its support for a ceasefire regarding Iran.

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