The NYT reports that the editorial office did not have a copy of the plan, but anonymous officials said that it reflects the Trump administration's desire to “find a way out of the conflict” and concerns ballistic missiles and Iran's nuclear program.
At the same time, as reported by the Israeli Channel 12, the document provides for a month-long truce, and the requirements for Iran include:
- dissolution of existing nuclear facilities;
- a commitment that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons;
- a ban on the enrichment of nuclear material on Iranian territory;
- transfer of all enriched nuclear material to the control of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization (AEA) within a certain time frame;
- shutdown and destruction of facilities in Netenz, Esfahan and Fordo;
- access by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to all information about Iran's nuclear program;
- abandonment of the policy of using proxy forces;
- cessation of funding and armament of regional units;
- The Strait of Hormuz will remain open as a free maritime zone;
- missile program: a decision will be made later, but the number and range will have to be limited;
- The use of missiles is only possible for self-defense.
If Iran agrees to the US terms, it will receive several important benefits:
- the lifting of all sanctions;
- support for the development of the civilian nuclear program in Bushehr, in particular for electricity generation;
- eliminating the threat of automatic return of sanctions;
- the opportunity to negotiate a framework agreement and receive security guarantees.
Three sources familiar with the details told Channel 12 that a mechanism already exists, being used by US presidential advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with the consent of President Donald Trump.
NYT writes that the document was transferred to Iran through Pakistan, where Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is a key mediator between the United States and Iran. He maintains ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which allows him to relay messages between the parties.
On Tuesday, March 23, he also wrote on Network X that the country “fully supports ongoing dialogue efforts to end the war in the Middle East” and “Pakistan is ready and honored to serve as a forum” for meaningful and final negotiations with the consent of the United States and Iran.
Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in the region and beyond. Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honored to be host do facilitate…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 24, 2026
As the NYT noted, Iran may face difficulties in promptly responding to the American initiative. Senior Iranian officials fear Israel could strike during face-to-face meetings.
It is not yet known how widely the plan has been circulated among Iranian officials or whether Iran will agree to use it as a basis for negotiations. It also remains unknown whether the plan is supported by Israel, which, together with the United States, is waging war with Iran, the publication noted.
At the same time, Channel 12 writes that in Jerusalem they are expressing concern that the rapid conclusion of a framework agreement could leave Iran in a more advantageous position, since it will be able to stop the conflict without agreeing on all points of the document.
