Photograph: Arash Khamooshi/The New York TimesIran has rejected a 15-point US proposal for ending the war in the Middle East. In doing so, it imposed five conditions of its own, including a conclusion of the war on all fronts, payment of war damages and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s response came after reports Washington had transferred to Iran, via Pakistan, a plan to end the fighting. Despite Iran’s rejection of the proposal, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that due to what she termed the US “resounding military success” Iran is looking to end the war. According to US-based rights group HRANA, 3,291 people have been killed in Iran since the war began at the end of February.

Source: The Irish Times March 26, 2026 07:44 UTC