Iran's top national security body said Wednesday it is reviewing a new U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war in the Gulf region [1].
The move represents a potential shift in regional stability if the two nations can reach an agreement to halt hostilities. A successful deal could prevent further escalation in a volatile corridor of global trade and security.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said, "We are reviewing 'new proposals' received from the United States" [2]. The council released the statement from Tehran on May 6, 2026 [1]. While the council confirmed the review process, officials have not set a date for a new round of talks [3].
The proposed plan seeks to end the active conflict in the Gulf while deferring more contentious issues for later negotiations [4]. Specifically, the strategy involves pushing aside disagreements regarding Iran's nuclear programme to prioritize an immediate ceasefire [4].
Reports on the progress of these negotiations remain contradictory. Some sources said the two sides are closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war [1]. However, other reports suggest the U.S. and Iran appear no closer to ending the conflict [5].
Further ambiguity surrounds the Iranian government's commitment to the plan. While some indicators suggest a deal is imminent, other observers noted conflicting signals from Tehran regarding how seriously the government is taking the proposal [6]. No specific details regarding the terms of the peace plan have been disclosed [6].
Iranian officials said Wednesday it was reviewing the proposal [1]. The review is currently being handled by the Supreme National Security Council, which serves as the primary body for national security decisions in Iran [2].
“"We are reviewing 'new proposals' received from the United States."”
The proposal suggests a tactical decoupling of immediate military hostilities from long-term strategic disputes. By separating the Gulf ceasefire from the nuclear stalemate, the U.S. and Iran are attempting to find a narrow path toward de-escalation without requiring a comprehensive resolution on nuclear capabilities, which has historically been the primary obstacle to diplomacy.
