Iran wants the U.S. to scale back demands in a proposed 15-point plan before agreeing to talks on a cease-fire, people familiar said. Tehran views requirements to dismantle most of its nuclear program, curb missiles and end regional support as excessive. It has ruled out discussing its missile program at the outset and won’t commit to permanently halting uranium enrichment. Iran is open to negotiations and may consider limits such as diluting highly enriched uranium stockpiles, while seeking thi

2026-03-27

Iran wants the U.S. to scale back demands in a proposed 15-point plan before agreeing to talks on a cease-fire, people familiar said. Tehran views requirements to dismantle most of its nuclear program, curb missiles and end regional support as excessive. It has ruled out discussing its missile program at the outset and won’t commit to permanently halting uranium enrichment. Iran is open to negotiations and may consider limits such as diluting highly enriched uranium stockpiles, while seeking third-party guarantees against future attacks by United States and Israel.