Iran says its seven-step ceasefire proposal can be implemented in two days instead of a week, while keeping its conditions unchanged. Donald Trump and JD Vance voiced optimism about contacts. Tehran seeks an end to the naval blockade and sanctions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a return to nuclear talks.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran’s seven-step ceasefire proposal could be implemented in two days, compared with the week previously envisaged. He said the substance remained unchanged. The proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and returning to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.[1]
US President Donald Trump spoke positively on November 2 about reaching an agreement with Iran. Vice President JD Vance also expressed optimism about a negotiated settlement and said progress had been made. Neither official announced a completed agreement.[1], [2]
Vance said Washington had set no deadline. He described a verifiable commitment that Iran would not rebuild its nuclear programme as a requirement for an agreement. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating the contacts between the two sides.[1]
Tehran’s conditions include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, withdrawing sanctions and guarantees of an end to attacks. Iran also seeks a regional ceasefire encompassing Lebanon. Baghaei tied implementation to the United States meeting Iran’s demands. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was prepared for diplomacy and fighting. No mutually accepted starting date or agreement on all conditions was announced.[1]
