Iran Accelerates Ceasefire Proposal as US Signals Possible Deal
Tehran says its seven‑step plan can be acted on in two days if Washington agrees, while President Trump hints at progress.
Iran announced that its seven‑step ceasefire plan, which includes a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has been “condensed and can be implemented within two days,” according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
Baghaei added that if “Iran’s demands are met, it is possible that both security will be restored to the Strait of Hormuz and the negotiation process will begin within a short period of time,” emphasizing the dependence on the American side’s approach.
President Donald Trump, speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, said, “It looks like that’s coming together very nicely,” and linked the sentiment to a recent decline in oil prices, noting that “people found out about it.” He also posted on Truth Social that Iran wants a settlement “as soon as possible” and that “it could happen!”
Vice President JD Vance told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that Washington has held “a number of good conversations with the Iranians” and expressed optimism about a negotiated settlement, saying, We’re going to keep on working at it. We’ve certainly made some progress. We’ll see if we can make some more. He clarified that no deadline has been set for Tehran and that any agreement would require “a firm commitment and a verifiable commitment” that Iran would not rebuild its nuclear programme, which he claimed the United States had destroyed.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly granted “powers” to the government to speed talks with Washington, as reported by state news agency IRNA. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran’s readiness for both diplomatic and military options, while Qatar and Pakistan continued to facilitate indirect talks.
