WASHINGTON — The United States has sent Iran a 15-point proposal that includes a cease-fire, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, dismantling Iran's nuclear program, ending support for proxy groups, and lifting sanctions on Iran.

Iranian media reported that Tehran laid out its own conditions for ending the war.

The United States is reinforcing its military position in the region. The United States is also seeking out Iranian officials prepared to end the conflict.

The United States is working with Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt to connect with people who can speak on behalf of the Iranian government.

Hard-liners from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may try to kill officials who want to negotiate peace.

Iran has an enormous missile program that can strike Western Europe, possibly including Paris and London.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the parliamentary speaker of the Iranian parliament.