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negotiate”. But what is in this plan from [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), and will Trump accept it? --- ## What demands are in Iran’s 10-point plan? According to state media, Iran will only accept
US delegation of making maximalist demands at the Islamabad talks. “Iran did not surrender at the battlefield, neither will it surrender behind the table,” the official said. It is unclear where negotiations
negotiations would be going ahead over the weekend as planned. The conflict, which began when Israel and the US attacked Iran in late February, has left thousands dead and caused global economic devastation. Iran
Iran has been demanding an end to Israeli operations against its proxy group Hezbollah in Lebanon since agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with the US earlier this month. And after initially saying Israel
negotiators from both sides failed to reach a deal to end the war, which began on 28 February but is currently under a two-week ceasefire. Trump hopes to put pressure on Iran by targeting
demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying talks with the US could not be expected to progress without it. With the pause now in place, Iran has responded, declaring the Strait of Hormuz "completely open
Iran did not agree to his demands. “When the United States echoes the rhetoric of its adversaries, we risk weakening the values that have long defined our leadership. America has always stood for something higher
demanded answers on Fars and other outlets. Regardless of whether there will be more mediated negotiations in Pakistan or whether the war will continue, Iran continues to encourage and arm backers to take
US. The current ceasefire with Iran declared by Donald Trump earlier this month is set to expire on Tuesday. Field Marshal Asim Munir, the army chief of Pakistan, which has emerged as a key mediator
negotiating directly with Iran. The US president is undoubtedly “briefing” Israeli officials, but is likely less than receptive to any Israeli advice given the failed Israeli promise of a quick and decisive win. Meanwhile, discussions
demand for a ceasefire in the latest war, which erupted on March 2 when Hezbollah opened fire in retaliation for the US-Israeli killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As Israel doubled
demands by the US were excessive. Iran’s tough approach reflects the dominance of the IRGC in determining Iranian foreign policy, as well as IRGC’s fears that Araghchi was making premature and unnecessary concessions
demand](/news/2026/4/9/why-israels-attacks-on-lebanon-could-cripple-us-iran-ceasefire) before it agreed to the two-week truce between the US-Israeli side and Iran. While a 10-day ceasefire is technically in place between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah
negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating [into Islamabad’s worst nightmare](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/israel-warns-iran-lives-at-risk-if-they-use-trains-trump-deadline). In a cabinet
negotiate the details, Iran is sceptical,” he said. Jacob Lew, who was secretary of the Treasury under former US President Barack Obama, said in 2016 that Iran would not be able to access
demands, and [a social media post](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/13/trump-ai-image-christ-like-figure-backlash) that depicted him as Jesus Christ. - **[Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over next two days, according
demand from Iran in its dialogue with the US is that Israel end its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Tehran said the ceasefire agreed last week should include the war in Lebanon, but the US
US state department praised the two sides for having “productive discussions” but Hezbollah has said it will not abide by any agreements made by Israeli and Lebanese government negotiators in Washington. - **For the latest updates
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. **Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images** Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images However
demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks, as the country [remains defiant](/news/2026/4/12/iranian-authorities-remain-defiant-urge-supporters-to-stay-in) and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate