Markets Rally as Washington Delivers 15-Point Peace Proposal to Tehran

Key Takeaways Washington transmitted a comprehensive 15-point diplomatic framework to Tehran using Pakistan as an intermediary Tehran has maintained public silence on the proposal while officially dismissing ceasefire negotiations Crude oil prices plummeted nearly 6%, with Brent falling under $95 per barrel American equity futures climbed approximately 1% amid optimism over potential conflict de-escalation The death toll has surpassed 4,300 since hostilities commenced on February 28 Washington has transmitted a detailed 15-point diplomatic framework to Tehran as hostilities persist throughout the Middle East, creating volatility in worldwide financial markets and driving petroleum prices to unprecedented territory. BREAKING: U.S PROPOSE 15 POINT PLAN TO IRAN TO END THE WAR 1. Removal of all sanctions on Iran. 2. US assistance in advancing and developing a civilian nuclear project (electricity generation). 3. Removal of the threat of sanctions being reimposed. 4. Iran’s nuclear programme… pic.twitter.com/3gibhT2G9m — Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) March 24, 2026 Islamabad acted as the intermediary in delivering the diplomatic package to Iranian authorities on behalf of the Trump White House. President Trump expressed optimism for securing an agreement by Friday, though that deadline appears increasingly unrealistic considering current diplomatic circumstances. Tehran has yet to provide an official response to Washington’s framework. Iranian leadership has stated publicly that the nation isn’t prepared for diplomatic engagement, and military commanders released a Wednesday statement categorically rejecting any ceasefire dialogue with the Trump government. “Your internal divisions have escalated to a point where you’re essentially bargaining with yourselves,” Iran’s military leadership declared, as reported by government-controlled IRIB News. Petroleum markets experienced significant declines following disclosure of the diplomatic initiative. West Texas Intermedia...