Pakistani authorities announced on Wednesday that the U.S. presented a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran. An unnamed Iranian official communicated to Reuters that this proposal has been accepted, suggesting that Pakistan or Turkey might facilitate additional discussions.
Iranian representatives mentioned that the specifics of the proposal remain undisclosed, and it’s unclear if it matches a document Pakistan had previously submitted, as indicated by the official who spoke on the basis of anonymity.
According to two Pakistani officials, they conveyed a U.S. proposal to Iran that reportedly encompassed “sanctions relief, civil nuclear cooperation, a reduction in Iran’s nuclear initiatives, oversight from the International Atomic Energy Agency, missile restrictions, and the ability to access shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.”
Both Pakistani and Iranian officials appeared to indicate a disinterest in the U.S.-proposed conditions.
Three members of the Israeli Cabinet informed Reuters that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been updated regarding the ceasefire proposal, which aims for “the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium supplies, halting benefits from enrichment, cutting back its missile program, and discontinuing support for regional allies.”
A source acquainted with Israel’s military plans suggested that Netanyahu would agree to a ceasefire only if it maintains “Israel’s right to launch a first strike.”
An Egyptian official claiming involvement in U.S.-Iran mediation described the ceasefire plan as a “comprehensive agreement,” incorporating “limits on Iran’s missile capabilities and the equipping of its militia groups.” They likened the scale of this deal to the armistice that concluded the Gaza conflict.
According to Egyptian officials, while Iran holds reservations towards the Trump administration, it may be open to negotiating in Pakistan as soon as Friday.
Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed in an interview with an Italian outlet that he believes discussions could occur this weekend in Islamabad.
Iranian officials have denied any discussions or considerations regarding a ceasefire with the U.S. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfakari ridiculed the U.S. response, saying, “Has your internal discord escalated to a point where you’re talking to yourselves?”
He further commented, “People like us can’t ever align with people like you,” mocking the ongoing tensions.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Begaei stated in a recent Indian TV interview that the U.S. attack represented a “betrayal of diplomatic efforts” and asserted that “no dialogue has taken place between Iran and the U.S. since then.”
He emphasized, “Trusting American diplomacy is impossible. Our military is currently focused on safeguarding Iran’s land and sovereignty from this unjust and illegal conflict.”
On Monday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baher Ghaibaf claimed, “The Iranian populace demands full and sincere retribution for the aggressors.”
He insisted, “There are no negotiations with the U.S. happening right now. Misinformation is being utilized to influence financial and oil markets and evade the tricky situation faced by the U.S. and Israel.”
President Donald Trump mentioned on Monday that he had “productive discussions” with Iranian officials, asserting that they “agreed to never pursue nuclear weapons.”
Trump also remarked that his administration has “many people” working on the negotiations and reinforced that “the other side is eager for a deal.”
He concluded, “They gifted us something today. It was significant, substantial—something linked to oil and gas.”
