Iran has officially rejected a USbacked ceasefire proposal and instead put forward its own 10point plan to end the war.

A move that signals a massive shift in strategy, rising tensions, and a potentially longer conflict ahead.

Now, at the center of this crisis is Iran facing off against the United States and its allies, including Israel, as the region enters the second month of escalating conflict.

And what Iran in its 10-point proposal is not just negotiating, but pushing for a complete reset of the terms of engagement.

Now, they did not just say no.

They labeled the American plan rude, arrogant, and unrealistic.

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Hello everybody, I’m Radhika Dhawad and you are watching the big picture with me.

Now the current conflict has been building for months fueled by tensions between Iran and Israel and backed by the United States.

Strikes, counter strikes and proxy battles across the region have created a volatile situation.

A key flash point has been the strategic straight of formers through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.

Now, as the fighting intensified, the United States under President Donald Trump pushed for a ceasefire plan, a detailed proposal with multiple conditions aimed at stopping the violence quickly.

But Iran has now rejected that plan completely.

Why? Because according to Iranian officials, the US proposal was excessively demanding and did not address the root cause of the conflict.

Instead of a temporary pause, Iran says it wants a permanent solution.

And this is where the 10point plan comes in.

Now, let’s go through the key points one by one.

The first major demand is a permanent end to hostilities.

Now, Iran is not willing to accept a short-term ceasefire that could allow fighting to restart later.

It wants guarantees that the war will truly end.

The second, Iran is demanding security guarantees, specifically asurances that there will be no future attacks against its territory.

Now, this reflects deep concerns in Thran about long-term safety.

The third Iran has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military actions not just within Iran but also in places like Lebanon where tensions have been rising due to crossber conflicts.

The fourth point, Iran wants all US sanctions lifted.

These sanctions have heavily impacted Iran’s economy for years now and removing them is a central demand in any negotiation.

The fifth point, Iran is asking for an end to military actions against its regional allies.

This includes groups and forces aligned with Thran across the Middle East.

Now, here’s where things get even more interesting.

The sixth point involves control over the strait of hormones.

Iran says it is willing to ensure safe passage through this critical shipping route but only under specific conditions.

The seventh point is about money.

Iran proposes a $2 million fee for every ship passing through the straight of Hormos.

Now, this is a major shift because it effectively turns a global trade route into a very controlled economic channel.

The eighth point, Iran says this revenue would be shared with Oman, a key regional player that has often acted as a mediator in Middle East diplomacy.

The ninth point.

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Now instead of demanding war reparations, Iran suggests using this revenue for rebuilding and reconstruction efforts in the region.

This is being presented as a more practical and immediate solution.

And finally, the 10th point focuses on structured rules for safe time maritime transit.

essentially setting clear conditions for how ships can pass through the straight of without triggering any conflict.

Now take a moment to think about this.

This is not just a peace proposal.

It’s a framework that reshapes military economy and geopolitical control in one of the most critical regions of the world.

So what has been the reaction? Well, the United States has not accepted these terms and tensions remain extremely high and volatile.

The biggest issue is that many of Iran’s demands, especially lifting sanctions and changing control over the key trade routes, are seen as extremely difficult to accept.

And at the same time, Iran has also raised extremely serious concerns about recent US actions.

It pointed out to an operation in Isvahan which Thran believes may have been aimed at seizing enriched uranium.

Washington however has said that the mission was conducted to rescue a US service member linked to a downed F-15 fighter jet.

Now this disagreement highlights a deeper problem trust.

Iran has openly said that the actions like these could undermine negotiations and make any agreement very hard to reach and that brings us to a key question.

Why is Iran taking such a strong stance now? There are several reasons.

The first is leverage.

So by rejecting the US plan and putting forward its own plan, Iran is trying to control the negotiation process.

The second is regional influence.

Iran wants to protect and strengthen its position across the Middle East, especially among allied groups.

Now the third point, economic pressure.

Sanctions have hit Iran very hard and lifting them is a top priority for Iran.

And fourth, strategic control.

The straight of is one of the most important energy roots in the world.

Any change in how it operates has global consequences and repercussions.

Now let’s talk about the bigger picture here.

If this proposal is rejected and no agreement is reached, the conflict could continue or even escalate further.

Now that would increase risks not just for the Middle East but for global oil prices, trade as well as security.

If on the other hand parts of this plan are negotiated and accepted, it could lead to a new kind of regional order, one where Iran plays a more central role.

So at the same time, diplomatic efforts are still ongoing.

Talks with Oman are still continuing focusing on how to ensure safe shipping through the strait of Homos.

This suggests that while the public positions are hardening, back channel negotiations are also still active.

So where does this leave us? Well, right now the situation remains extremely uncertain and unpredictable.

Both sides are holding firm and the gap between the positions are significant.

But one thing is clear that this moment could certainly reshape the future of the Middle East.

So will this lead to a longer more dangerous conflict or could it force a new kind of agreement that changes the balance of power in the region? The answer will certainly depend on what happens in the coming weeks and whether diplomacy can find a way forward.

So how do you find Iran’s 10point peace proposal? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below and I’ll find you there.