In a temporary reversal of US policy, Donald Trump has lifted sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on ships for delivery. Photograph: Alex Brandon/APThe 15-point US peace plan for ending the war on Iran is an outdated version of a proposal put forward last May that was undone by Israel’s 12-day war on Iran. On the nuclear front, the plan demanded that Iran halt domestic uranium enrichment, hand over enriched material to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and shut main nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. This month the IAEA reported Iranian activity and US-Israeli strikes at the nuclear sites, particularly at Natanz and Isfahan, and voiced concern over limited access for inspectors. On uranium enrichment, a regional consortium would be established linking Iran, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Source: The Irish Times March 25, 2026 17:21 UTC