HIS deadline looming, US President Donald Trump has submitted a 15-point plan to end the war in West Asia, said to have been delivered to Iran via Pakistan. Not surprisingly, officials in Iran have rejected it, submitting a counter-proposal of their own. While the details of the plan are not yet public, its broad contours suggest a list of maximalist demands — particularly regarding Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal and its nuclear weapons programme. The key to any diplomatic off-ramp, however, will be the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s chokehold has strained global supply chains, driving up energy costs. Tehran’s counter-proposal includes the demand for international recognition of Iran’s “sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz”, while Trump demands that it be fully reopened.

Source: Indian Express March 27, 2026 04:41 UTC