Iran’s 14-point plan focuses on ending war, postpones complex issues

• Iran says its 14-point proposal is focused on ending the war first, with detailed negotiations postponed to a second phase.
• Tehran rejects the idea of a deadline, framing the 30-day period as a structured process, not a countdown.

Iranian officials have moved to clarify the scope of a 14-point proposal sent to the United States, saying it is primarily aimed at ending the ongoing war and establishing a framework for a broader agreement.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the plan is designed to separate immediate de-escalation from longer-term political and technical disputes, which would be addressed at a later stage.

He stressed that the proposal is structured in two phases, beginning with an agreement to fully end the war, followed by a second stage within 30 days to discuss implementation details.

No deadline, Tehran says
Baghaei rejected interpretations that the 30-day timeline represents a deadline, insisting that Iran is not negotiating under pressure or ultimatums.

He described the timeframe as a procedural sequence rather than a countdown, aimed at organizing the negotiation process rather than rushing it.

Guarantees tied to Iranian leverage
The spokesperson also addressed the question of guarantees in any potential deal, saying Iran’s assurances would be grounded in its own “power and leverage.”

His remarks underscore how Tehran views strategic pressure points, including the Strait of Hormuz, as part of its broader negotiating position amid heightened regional tensions.

Negotiations framed as leverage-based process
Iranian officials are increasingly presenting the proposal as a phased diplomatic framework that prioritizes ending hostilities first, while postponing more complex issues for later discussion.

The approach reflects Tehran’s effort to maintain negotiating flexibility while signaling that it intends to engage from what it describes as a position of strength rather than under external pressure.