Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran
Tehran, Apr 8: Supreme National Security Council of Iran on Wednesday claimed a “historic” victory in the ongoing conflict, stating that the United States has accepted the framework of a 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations.
In a statement, the council said the proposal includes key demands such as guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, withdrawal of US forces from the region, and reparations.
The announcement comes ahead of talks scheduled to begin Friday in Islamabad, where both sides are expected to finalise the details. However, Iran made it clear that the negotiations “do not mean the end of the war.”
The statement followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Washington would suspend military strikes on Iran for two weeks to allow diplomacy to proceed. He described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire,” linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the decision came after discussions with Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani military leadership, and noted that Iran’s 10-point proposal offered a “workable basis” for negotiations.
Iran’s top security body said the proposal was conveyed to the US via Pakistan and that Washington had agreed to use it as the foundation for talks. It added that negotiations could last up to 15 days and may be extended, with any final agreement requiring formalisation through international mechanisms.
Despite the diplomatic developments, Iran warned it would continue military operations if its demands are not fully met, asserting that its forces and allied groups had inflicted significant losses on adversaries across the region.
The council also emphasised the need for national unity during the negotiation period and warned that any misstep by opponents would be met with force.
The upcoming talks are expected to focus on key issues including maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and the future presence of US forces in the region, as global attention turns to Islamabad for a possible breakthrough in the conflict.