The United States has made a move. The Donald Trump Administration would have conveyed a 15-point proposal to Iran with the aim of trying to end the conflict, according to The New York Times, citing officials familiar with the diplomatic efforts.
The document, whose exact content has not been publicly detailed, is part of an attempt to open a negotiated exit route. However, at the moment it is not clear if Tehran has evaluated the proposal or if it has the support of Israel, a key actor in the development of the conflict.
Pakistan, key channel
One of the most relevant elements of this initiative is Pakistan’s role as an intermediary. According to the American newspaper, the plan would have been channeled through this country, with the head of the Pakistani Army, Syed Asim Munir, playing a central role as a liaison between Washington and Tehran.
This movement reflects the difficulty of establishing direct contacts between both parties, in a context of maximum tension and mistrust. Even so, other countries in the region would also be promoting discreet diplomatic efforts to try to reduce the escalation.
Nuclear, missiles and energy
The US proposal would include general lines on some of the most sensitive points of the conflict. Among them, the Iranian nuclear program and the development of ballistic missiles, two of the main sources of friction in the relationship between both countries.
Additionally, the plan would address the security of energy routes, with special attention to a strategic enclave for the global transportation of oil and gas. Instability in this area has already generated tensions in international markets and it is one of the factors that most worries the international community.
A conditioned gesture
The initiative comes after Trump announced on Monday the decision to postpone attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. The American president linked this pause to the possibility of Iran unblocking the Strait of Hormuz and spoke of talks “productive” with Tehran.
However, from the Islamic Republic deny that there was a direct dialogue. Iranian authorities maintain that it is Washington that has attempted to establish contact, which calls into question the real scope of the diplomatic advances announced by the White House.
Despite this movement, there are currently no firm signs of an immediate de-escalation. The 15-point proposal opens a door, but its path will depend on Iran’s response and Israel’s position. and the role that regional intermediaries can play.
In a conflict marked by uncertainty and crossed interests, diplomacy tries to make its way.
But, for now, the war continues.
