Iran Rejects Trump's 15-Point Peace Plan, Demands Control of Hormuz and Reparations

Iran formally rejected the US-backed 15-point peace proposal transmitted via Pakistan.

Trump claimed the Iranians were eager to do so; the rejection publicly undercuts that claim.

Al Jazeera

Iran countered with demands including war reparations and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Trump plan required Iran to dismantle nuclear facilities and limit missile programs -- demands Iran categorically rejected.

Iran's own proposal included securing sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran demanded the ability to collect fees similar to Egypt's toll on the Suez Canal.

AP News

The IRGC vowed to keep fighting until all US bases were closed and reparations provided.

This demand starkly contrasts with the Trump plan which envisioned re-opening the strait.

Leavitt insisted productive talks were ongoing even as she warned Iran would be hit harder if they failed to accept reality.

Trump tweeted prepare to UNLEASH HELL on Iran while deploying thousands of troops.

The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

Polling showed only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.

Western outlets varied in framing the developments.

Time and Axios cited White House assertions while reporting the Iranian rejection.

BBC

Valeurs actuelles detailed the nuclear dismantlement demands at the heart of the US plan.

No outlet authenticated the exact 15 points; most referenced leaks through Israel's Channel 12.