This photo taken on May 1, 2026 shows a view of Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua)

TEHRAN, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Iran has submitted a 14-point counterproposal to the United States calling for a permanent end to hostilities and a full withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.

The plan was delivered through Pakistani intermediaries in response to a nine-point U.S. proposal, said Tasnim.

While Washington's plan calls for a two-month ceasefire, Tehran is pushing for a 30-day timeline to resolve key issues, insisting that talks focus on "ending the war" rather than a temporary truce, Tasnim reported.

Iran's demands include the withdrawal of U.S. forces from areas near its borders and guarantees of non-aggression, along with economic steps such as lifting a naval blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, easing sanctions, and paying compensation.

The proposal also calls for an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including in Lebanon, and the establishment of a new governing mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

Iran is awaiting a formal response from U.S. officials, the report said.

State media said Iran delivered a new proposal for talks via Pakistan on Tuesday. On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, killing Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. interests in the region.

A ceasefire took effect on April 8, followed by talks between Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad that failed to produce a deal.