A new initiative seems to be attempted by Tehran, as, according to a diplomatic source who spoke to , it submitted on Thursday a revised proposal to the through mediators from . The move comes at a time of heightened tension in the wider Middle East region, with the sides exchanging warnings and leaving open the possibility of military conflict.
“The Islamic Republic on Thursday evening conveyed the text of its latest proposal to Pakistan, which mediates talks with the United States,” according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, which did not give further details.
A ceasefire has been in effect since April 8, following nearly 40 days of Israeli-American strikes against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation in the region, and peace talks have stalled since then.
Diplomatic marathon against the backdrop of war
According to information, the Iranian response concerns recent amendments proposed by Washington to a draft agreement to end the crisis. However, negotiations remain fragile.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai said Tehran was seeking “lasting peace”, but made it clear that key issues such as the nuclear program and the Straits of Hormuz were no longer on the table.
Correspondingly, the head of the Iranian judiciary, Golamhossein Mohseni Ejayi, took a strict tone, stressing that his country will not accept solutions imposed under pressure. “, he said, pointing out that Iran is not going to back down against what he called a “malign enemy”.
Warnings from the White House
On the US side, President Donald Trump sent a clear message to Tehran, stressing that the Iranians have “an interest in acting quickly and smartly.” According to diplomatic sources, there is intense concern in Washington as to whether the Iranian side is seeking a substantial agreement or attempting to.
At the same time, the US president’s statement was considered to be a sign of escalating pressure both on Iran and as a message to the United States’ allies that Washington does not intend to accept prolonged and fruitless negotiations. At the same time, diplomatic circles fear that the window for de-escalation is narrowing dangerously, as any delay increases the risk of an “accident” that could lead to uncontrolled escalation.
De-escalation or tactical maneuver?
Despite the new proposal, it remains unclear whether Tehran’s move is a genuine peace effort or a tactical maneuver to avoid direct conflict. In any case, Pakistan’s involvement as a mediator adds a new dimension to the geopolitical puzzle as the international community watches developments with growing concern.
The next period is expected to be decisive, either to prevent a new war, or to confirm that the crisis has already passed the point of no return.
