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title: "What is Iran’s latest proposal to US to end war? Ceasefire first, nuclear talks later"  
description: "What is Iran’s latest proposal to US to end war? Ceasefire first, nuclear talks later"  
author: "Ravi Vishwakarma"  
published: 2026-04-26  
updated: 2026-04-27  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88508/what-is-iran-s-latest-proposal-to-us-to-end-war-ceasefire-first-nuclear-talks-later  
category: "international"  
tags: ["international"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# What is Iran’s latest proposal to US to end war? Ceasefire first, nuclear talks later

As of April 27, 2026, [Iran](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/03shp&q=What+is+Iran%E2%80%99s+latest+proposal+to+US+to+end+war?+Ceasefire+first,+nuclear+talks+later) has reportedly submitted a new **three-stage proposal** to the [United States](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/09c7w0&q=What+is+Iran%E2%80%99s+latest+proposal+to+US+to+end+war?+Ceasefire+first,+nuclear+talks+later) aimed at ending the ongoing war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Delivered through Pakistani mediators, the hallmark of the plan is the **deferral of nuclear negotiations** to a later date, prioritizing an immediate end to hostilities first.

## The Three-Stage Formula

The proposal outlines a phased approach to de-escalation:

- **Stage 1: [End of War](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/40319/in-which-country-was-bahadur-shah-ii-exiled-by-the-british-after-the-end-of-war-of-independence)**: Demands a complete cessation of the conflict with formal guarantees against its resumption, specifically including protections for both Iran and Lebanon.
- **Stage 2: [Maritime Security](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95894/who-has-been-appointed-as-the-first-national-maritime-security-coordinator)**: Once a ceasefire is established, the parties would discuss the [management](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23490/tips-for-better-cash-flow-management) and administration of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure secure traffic and lift the current blockade.
- **Stage 3: Nuclear Negotiations**: Discussions regarding Iran's nuclear programme and uranium enrichment would only begin *after* the first two stages are successfully implemented.

## Context and Current Status

The proposal arrives during a diplomatic stalemate following the collapse of face-to-face talks in Islamabad.

- **Internal Division**: Reports from Axios suggest the plan aims to bypass internal disagreements within the Iranian [leadership](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39297/who-has-been-honored-with-the-2018-ibrahim-prize-for-achievement-in-african-leadership) regarding nuclear concessions.
- **US Reaction**: [President Trump](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81024/president-trump-forced-to-be-socialist-in-coronavirus-pandemic) has acknowledged receiving a "new paper" but has expressed skepticism, maintaining that the [naval blockade](https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-us-war-peace-talk-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-proposal-pakistan-nuclear-talks-israel-middle-east-2901988-2026-04-27) will continue as leverage.
- **Trump's Stance**: While Trump has extended the current truce indefinitely, he has warned that the US will not prematurely lift maritime pressure and that Iran must eventually commit to “zero enrichment”.

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