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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.

Iran's revised proposal, as reported by The Hindu, includes demands for compensation for war damage, an end to the US naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and the resumption of Iranian oil sales. Al Jazeera, however, notes that Iran also demands the release of frozen assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and the maintenance of control over the Strait of Hormuz. These differing emphases highlight the divergence in how the proposal's terms are framed across sources. Pakistan, acting as a mediator, has conveyed the proposal to the US, with both sides described as 'keeping changing their goalposts' by a source cited in Tass and DW. A Pakistani source, as reported by the Guardian, appears pessimistic about progress, despite regional officials indicating that Iran has made or reiterated some concessions. The ceasefire, which has paused most violence, remains under threat as Trump has described it as 'on life support', with Israeli media suggesting a resumption of hostilities is imminent. The event underscores the ongoing diplomatic impasse between Iran and the US, with Pakistan playing a central role in the communication process. Despite the proposal, the situation remains volatile, with the potential for renewed military action looming.

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.

the-hindu

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.

al-jazeera

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.

rte

Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms similar to previous offers rejected by Washington.

tass

According to the source, both sides 'keep changing their goalposts'.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentThe GuardianMay 18, 09:21 PM
Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say

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...

PublicRTEMay 18, 07:33 PM
Pakistan sends fresh Iranian peace proposal to US

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.

WireReutersMay 18, 07:07 PM
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US - Reuters

Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US  Reuters

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 18, 05:58 PM
Iran handed US revised peace proposal, says Pakistan

Islamabad, which has been hosting stalled ceasefire talks, said both sides "keep changing their goal posts."

PublicChannel News AsiaMay 18, 05:30 PM
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US

US President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday (May 19) to discuss options for resuming military action.

IndependentThe HinduMay 18, 04:48 PM
Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with U.S., Pakistani source says

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

IndependentAl JazeeraMay 18, 04:44 PM
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan

Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 18, 04:10 PM
Iran's foreign ministry: US talks ongoing through Pakistan - Middle East Eye

Iran's foreign ministry: US talks ongoing through Pakistan  Middle East Eye

IndependentStraits TimesMay 18, 04:03 PM
Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war - The Straits Times

Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war  The Straits Times

IndependentStraits TimesMay 18, 03:03 PM
Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says - The Straits Times

Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says  The Straits Times

IndependentStraits TimesMay 18, 02:08 PM
Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal - The Straits Times

Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal  The Straits Times

StateTASSMay 18, 01:05 PM
Pakistan conveys Iran's revised proposal to US — media

According to the source, both sides "keep changing their goalposts"

IndependentWIONMay 18, 12:53 PM
'Via Pakistani mediator': Iran responds to new US proposal to end war - Will there be a breakthrough? - WION

'Via Pakistani mediator': Iran responds to new US proposal to end war - Will there be a breakthrough?  WION

WireReutersMay 18, 12:16 PM
Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says - Reuters

Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says  Reuters