The and have received a plan for him that could take effect immediately and lead to the opening of the, according to a source familiar with the proposals who spoke to Reuters.
A framework for ending the conflict was drawn up by and given to Iran and the United States overnight, a source told Reuters, describing a two-stage approach: an immediate ceasefire and then a more comprehensive deal.
“All the elements have to be agreed today,” the source said, adding that the initial understanding will take the form of a memorandum of understanding, which will be finalized electronically through Pakistan, which is the sole communication channel in the talks.
All night talks
The Axios website had reported on Sunday that the United States, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a possible 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing US, Israeli and regional sources.
According to Reuters, Pakistan’s army chief, Major General Asim Munir, was in communication “throughout the night” with United States Vice President Jay D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The Islamabad Agreement and its general outline
Under the proposal, the ceasefire would go into effect immediately and the Straits of Hormuz would be opened, while giving 15 to 20 days to complete a broader settlement.
The agreement, informally called the “Islamabad Agreement”, will include a regional framework for the management of the Straits of Hormuz, with final talks planned in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
Iranian officials have previously told Reuters that Tehran is seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees that it will not be attacked again by the United States or Israel. They also reported that Iran has received messages from proxies, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.
The final deal is expected to include a commitment by Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets, the source said.
“Yes, but” from Iran
In this context, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran is not going to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a “temporary ceasefire”. According to the official, Tehran sees Washington as showing no real readiness for a permanent truce.
He confirmed that Iran has received Pakistan’s proposal for an immediate ceasefire and is considering it, stressing, however, that the country does not accept pressure or deadlines for making a decision.
