Israel-US Reportedly at Odds over Plan to End War in Iran

JAKARTA - A difference of opinion emerged between the United States and Israel regarding plans to end the war with Iran.

According to a report by the Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, the dispute centers on three main issues: the future of Iran's ballistic missile program, the transfer of enriched uranium to the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the easing of economic sanctions against Iran.

On Wednesday, a number of reports said that the US's 15-point proposal to stop the war had been delivered to Iran via Pakistan. The US is also rumored to be considering a temporary ceasefire for a month to pave the way for negotiations.

An unnamed Iranian official, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday, Iran has officially conveyed its response to the US proposal through mediators.

The response included demands for a cessation of attacks and assassinations on all fronts, guarantees that there will be no more war, compensation, and recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, the official said.

Meanwhile, KAN, citing political sources in Israel, said that US-Israeli talks were still ongoing and it was possible that the US proposal would be changed.

A source in Israel also said Iran "has already used the language of the final stage of war," while continuing to make significant demands in ongoing contacts.

The source added that there were concerns in Israel that US President Donald Trump might push for a temporary ceasefire to negotiate with Iran.

The timing of a possible meeting between US and Iranian officials has not been set, despite reports of mediation efforts by Pakistan.

The US and Israel have continued to launch air raids against Iran since February 28, which have so far killed more than 1,340 people, including then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles on Israel as well as areas hosting US military assets in Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states.