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Iran Peace Proposal to US Includes Troop Withdrawal and War Reparations
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Iran Peace Proposal to US Includes Troop Withdrawal and War Reparations

Iran has presented a new peace proposal to the United States calling for an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, along with the withdrawal of US forces from areas near Iran.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · May 19, 2026

2 min
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Tehran Demands Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds Release Iran has presented a new peace proposal to the United States calling for an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, along with the withdrawal of US forces from areas near Iran.
According to state media IRNA, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is also demanding war reparations, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen funds, and an end to the US naval blockade affecting key maritime routes.
The proposal reflects Iran’s long-standing position on sovereignty and security guarantees, while maintaining its missile and nuclear capabilities as non-negotiable.

Tehran Demands Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds Release

Iran has presented a new peace proposal to the United States calling for an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, along with the withdrawal of US forces from areas near Iran.

According to state media IRNA, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is also demanding war reparations, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen funds, and an end to the US naval blockade affecting key maritime routes. The proposal reflects Iran’s long-standing position on sovereignty and security guarantees, while maintaining its missile and nuclear capabilities as non-negotiable. Iran also seeks supervision of peaceful nuclear activity under the International Atomic Energy Agency and broader financial relief from Western restrictions.

US Response and Ongoing Gulf Tensions

US President Donald Trump rejected earlier proposals as “garbage” but later said he had paused renewed attacks after receiving a new Iranian message, suggesting a possible deal is still open.

A Pakistani intermediary has reportedly passed messages between both sides. US officials denied agreeing to oil sanctions relief, while an Iranian source claimed Washington showed partial flexibility on frozen assets. Despite a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high following recent strikes, with both sides still far apart on core demands and regional security control.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.