Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan

Iran has submitted its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war, with Pakistan acting as the mediator. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Tehran's reply was conveyed to the US through Pakistan. Iran's demands include the release of its frozen assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. These demands have been consistently put forth by Iran in previous negotiations. The US, meanwhile, has urged Iran to dismantle its nuclear program and lift its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. A recent US proposal reportedly included demands for Iran to operate only one nuclear site and transfer its enriched uranium stockpile to the US, contingent on formal peace negotiations. The ceasefire, which has largely halted six weeks of fighting, is reportedly under strain.

President Trump has warned Iran that "the clock is ticking" as peace progress stalls, with Iranian media reporting a lack of concrete US concessions to Tehran's proposals. Iran's demands reportedly include an immediate end to hostilities, a halt to the US naval blockade of its ports, and guarantees of no further attacks. In response, Washington has allegedly set five conditions, including Iran operating only one nuclear site and transferring its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump indicated a willingness to accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, a shift from previous demands for a total end. This comes amid ongoing air strikes by Israeli and US forces on Iran and Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has impacted global oil prices.