Iran Conveys Revised Peace Proposal to US via Pakistan Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Iran has sent a revised peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan, seeking compensation for war damage, sanctions relief, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, which mirrors previous rejected offers, has been conveyed to Washington amid a fragile ceasefire that has stalled for six weeks. US President Donald Trump is expected to consult national security advisers on resuming military action.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact terms of the proposal vary between sources, with some emphasizing compensation and sanctions relief, while others focus on control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran wants compensation for war damage, an end to the US naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales.
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.
The role of Pakistan as a mediator is consistently reported, but the exact nature of the communication and the timeline of the proposal's delivery differ slightly between sources.
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms similar to previous offers rejected by Washington.
According to the source, both sides 'keep changing their goalposts'.
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Tehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimistic Middle East crisis – live updates Iran has made a new proposal for a deal to definitively end the war in the Middle East, officials in the region said on Monday, though there was no sign of any immediate breakthrough in the stalled peace negotiations. A ceasefire has paused most violence after six weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes and Iranian retaliation, but there has been little progress since Donald Trump said the ceasefire was “on life support”, and reports in Israeli media suggest a resumption of hostilities is imminent. Continue reading...
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the US had softened positions on some issues.
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US Reuters
Islamabad, which has been hosting stalled ceasefire talks, said both sides "keep changing their goal posts."
US President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday (May 19) to discuss options for resuming military action.
Tehran wants compensation for war damage, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.
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According to the source, both sides "keep changing their goalposts"
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