Pakistan has transmitted a revised peace proposal from Iran to the United States, aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire remain stalled, with negotiations complicated by changing demands from both sides.
A source familiar with the matter emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the parties involved are frequently altering their positions, making it difficult to bridge the gaps. “We don’t have much time,” the source remarked.
These diplomatic exchanges occur amid indirect contacts between Iran and the US, as tensions escalate and competing ceasefire plans emerge. Meanwhile, developments on the battlefield and regional security concerns continue to hinder progress.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted Tehran’s current focus on ending the war, state media reports. In a significant development, US President Donald Trump expressed in a Fortune magazine interview that Iran is eager to finalize a deal, though negotiations remain unstable. He stated, “They’re dying to sign [a deal], but they make a deal, and then they send you a paper that has no relationship to the deal you made.” Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran via social media, emphasizing that time is running out for the country.
Reports indicate that the US has presented a framework with multiple conditions for Iran, including five key demands such as limits on Iran’s nuclear program and restrictions on uranium enrichment levels. The US has rejected Iranian requests for compensation related to strikes on its territory and ruled out financial reparations.
Additionally, Washington has demanded the transfer of 400 kilograms of enriched uranium and proposed limiting Iran’s nuclear activities to a single facility, while offering limited easing of frozen Iranian assets. The proposals reportedly also call for broader regional de-escalation talks involving Lebanon and other conflict zones.
In a related development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that operations in the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom” were suspended following a request from Pakistan. Islamabad argued that halting the operation could facilitate a potential agreement, and Washington agreed to pause it to create space for diplomacy. Rubio noted that President Trump favors a negotiated settlement.
Separately, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, after meeting Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, expressed Tehran’s appreciation for Islamabad’s support during the recent conflict. He urged expanded cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in economic, cultural, and other sectors, while criticizing the continued US presence in the region as a source of insecurity.
Qalibaf emphasized the need for regional states to build trust and enhance political and security coordination to improve stability. Observers note that the competing proposals and public statements highlight the fragility of the ongoing negotiations, with no clear breakthrough yet in sight.
