Trump’s rehashed 15-point Iran plan unlikely to appease Tehran

Diplomats say US president’s latest claimed plan probably based on now dated framework put forward in May 2025

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The 15-point framework plan for peace with Iran that Donald Trump has said is being discussed is based on a proposal put forward by his negotiating team during nuclear talks almost a year ago, diplomats knowledgable about the talks believe.

That original 15-point plan was the basis for negotiations in late May 2025, shortly before the talks collapsed due to Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear programme.