Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal
Iran has proposed a peace plan to the US that includes reparations for war damage and the withdrawal of US troops from areas near Iran. The proposal also calls for the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen funds. US President Trump has expressed a willingness to negotiate, indicating a potential softening of demands from Washington.
- ▪Iran's peace proposal includes reparations for destruction caused by the US-Israeli war.
- ▪The proposal also seeks the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
- ▪President Trump has paused planned attacks on Iran and expressed hope for a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program.
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Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawalSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe terms as described in the Iranian reports appeared little changed from Iran’s previous offer, which US President Donald Trump rejected last week as “garbage”.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 19, 2026, 03:33 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 03:54 PMListenDUBAI – Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the US involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran and reparations for destruction caused by the US-Israeli war, state media reported on May 19.In Tehran’s first comments on the proposal, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Tehran also sought the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen…
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