Iran's 14-Point Plan: The Actual List
Note the last point: This time the U.S. must fulfill its promises first.
Final negotiations will not commence until half of Iran’s frozen funds are released, oil sanctions are lifted, and the maritime blockade is removed.
—Part of the reported Point 14 of Iran’s plan for peace (source)
Several reports in the world press are citing Iran’s “semi-official Mehr news agency” to report the details of Iran’s 14-point plan. Since these are nearly identical to earlier Iranian plans, I’m taking these reports as valid.
I’m also printing those points below because, at least in the Western press, they are hard to find. They’re referred to, but not listed.
Note: Iran has said many times that American negotiators have privately agreed, then afterward publicly added or changed conditions, thus destroying previous agreements. This pattern has also been reported in the Western press.
That appears to be happening now. (See also here.) So watch as this plays out. Will we end with a real agreement or return to the status quo ante.
Below is the 14-point plan released by Mehr as drawn from two news services (here and here). Emphasis below is mine.
Iran’s Most Recent 14-Point Peace Plan
Note the 14th point. Iran will insist on up-front compliance by the U.S. before Iran takes step to proceed. As Iranian Professor Mohammad Marandi and others have said many times, under the JCPOA, Iran complied early, then watched as the U.S. reneged on its own obligations.
This is the problem for the U.S., and the point on which this all hinges. Can America actually bend and not just say it will at some future time? Watch this space.
The Iranian 14-Point Plan
Ceasefire across regional fronts — A permanent and immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon.
US commitment to respect Iranian sovereignty — A U.S. commitment to non-interference in Iran's internal affairs and respect for its sovereignty.
Removal of naval restrictions — Lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade within 30 days.
Reduction of US military presence near Iran — American forces would be withdrawn or reduced in areas Tehran considers strategically sensitive.
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — The waterway would resume normal operations within 30 days under arrangements agreed with Iran.
Suspension of energy sanctions — Restrictions on Iranian oil, petrochemical and related exports would be removed.
Economic recovery package — The United States and allied countries would provide at least $300 billion in reconstruction and development assistance.
Sixty days of nuclear negotiations — A two-month negotiating period would be established to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Reaffirmation of non-proliferation commitments — Iran would formally reaffirm its adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and restate that it does not seek nuclear weapons.
No additional pressure during talks — The United States would refrain from increasing troop deployments in the region or imposing new sanctions while negotiations continue.
Release of frozen Iranian funds — A total of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen abroad would be released, with half made available before final negotiations begin.
Monitoring and verification mechanism — A system would be established to oversee compliance with commitments undertaken by both parties.
United Nations ratification — Any final agreement would require approval through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Conditions and scope of final negotiations — Final negotiations will not commence until half of Iran's frozen funds are released, oil sanctions are lifted, and the maritime blockade is removed. Discussions regarding Iran's missile program and support for resistance forces are completely excluded from the agenda.
Reasons for optimism, from Jeremy Scahill at Drop Site News:
> This time, however, the initial response from Tehran indicates that a deal may well take shape. According to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media outlets, a breakthrough occurred this week when Trump backed off a series of new demands and ultimatums and accepted a deal that would adhere to a framework ironed out in May in indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/trump-iran-deal-israel-lebanon-hassan-ahmadian
If Iran willingly (again) gives up nukes, then no way do they relinquish drone/missile development, or they would be easy, defenseless prey for Zionist Israel. Every state in the ME recognizes this, so non-negotiable.