Tehran has officially responded to the United States’ recent peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict, using Pakistan as a diplomatic channel to deliver a detailed 10-point counterproposal. The Iranian leadership has firmly rejected the US suggestion of a temporary 45-day ceasefire, instead demanding a permanent end to hostilities accompanied by binding international guarantees.
This diplomatic exchange comes as a critical moment with a White House-imposed deadline approaching, in a conflict that has severely impacted global energy markets and regional stability since late February.
The Iranian counterproposal, released through state media and confirmed by diplomatic contacts in Islamabad, presents a stringent framework to resolve the crisis. Tehran refuses to accept a short-term pause in fighting, emphasizing the need for a lasting solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict.
Key elements of the 10-clause plan include the establishment of a formal “safe passage protocol” for the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial shipping has been effectively suspended for weeks. Additionally, Iran demands explicit commitments for the complete lifting of Western sanctions and the creation of a multinational fund to manage the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged during recent attacks.
Despite Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its proposed “two-tier” peace framework, which aims to bridge the gap between a temporary truce and a permanent agreement, prospects for an immediate resolution remain uncertain. The United States has dismissed Iran’s detailed plan as a delaying tactic and insists on its Tuesday night deadline for Iran to unconditionally reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US officials have warned that failure to meet this deadline could lead to a significant escalation, including potential strikes targeting civilian energy grids and transportation hubs. Meanwhile, both sides remain firmly entrenched in their positions, leaving the situation volatile as diplomatic efforts continue.
