India, April 29 -- Amid heightened military tensions, Iran has proposed a structured, three-stage diplomatic formula aimed at ending the conflict with the US and its allies, while delaying critical nuclear negotiations to the final phase. This strategy, reportedly communicated through regional mediators, seeks to address immediate military threats and maritime logistics before addressing the core nuclear-programme related issues that have defined the US-Iran standoff. President Donald Trump reportedly views the proposal as failing to meet US demands regarding Tehran's nuclear program and has deemed the terms insufficient.

Following stalled negotiations, Iran's proposed framework, often termed by observers as a "step by step" approach, is...