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Iran's '7-Day Plan': What's the Proposal Stalling Talks? What Are Pakistan & Qatar Doing?
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News18•29-09-2026, 22:33
Iran's '7-Day Plan': What's the Proposal Stalling Talks? What Are Pakistan & Qatar Doing?
- •Behind-the-scenes talks between Iran and America are ongoing, with Pakistan and Qatar acting as intermediaries.
- •The discussions are stalled on Iran's '7-Day Plan,' which includes conditions to stop war, unfreeze funds, lift sanctions, and open the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Iran demands the immediate restoration of billions of dollars in frozen assets and the lifting of US sanctions on its oil trade and ports.
- •Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if America accepts its conditions and is ready to return to the negotiating table on its nuclear program.
- •US President Donald Trump initially rejected Iran's proposal but later indicated a willingness to keep the door open for further talks.
Key Questions Answered
Iran's 7-day plan proposes stopping military actions in Iran and Lebanon, restoring billions in frozen assets, lifting US sanctions on Iranian oil and ports, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, it offers to resume negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Pakistan and Qatar are acting as intermediaries, holding separate meetings with American and Iranian representatives to facilitate indirect talks.
US President Donald Trump initially rejected the proposal publicly, arguing that Iran wants a hurried deal due to severe economic pressure. However, in a subsequent interview with Axios, Trump shifted his tone and indicated he might allow American negotiators to engage in further talks.
