Iranian regime forwarded document to Pakistani mediators; oil price fell after announcement
Iran sent, this Friday (May 1, 2026), a new proposal to negotiate the end of the war with the United States. The document was handed over to Pakistani mediators, who act as an indirect channel between Tehran and Washington.
The Iranian state agency did not release details of the text. There is no confirmation that the document has already reached the US government.
The new diplomatic move comes after the President of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican), an earlier version presented by Tehran. The US government demands guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. The Iranian regime claims that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes and defends the right to enrich uranium.
The Iranian government also rejects a temporary truce. For Tehran, a short ceasefire would give the United States and Israel time to reorganize their forces. Iran defends a broader agreement, with security guarantees and a solution to the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
PAKISTAN ACT AS MEDIATOR
Pakistan has become the main intermediary between the United States and Iran. Pakistani authorities have been carrying messages between the 2 governments to try to keep a diplomatic path open, even without regular direct negotiations between the parties.
The Pakistani government considers maintaining the ceasefire a diplomatic achievement. The truce has been in force since April 8th. According to the British newspaper The GuardianPakistani authorities assess that it is still possible to move towards an agreement even without a new face-to-face meeting between representatives of Iran and the United States.
Pakistan’s role gained strength as Washington and Tehran hardened their positions after a round of talks in Islamabad in April. The Iranians said negotiations came close to an agreement, but that the United States walked away from the table. Washington said Tehran was unwilling to give enough.
WHAT IS UNDER DISCUSSION
Negotiations involve the . Trump has said he will not accept a deal without guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. The Iranian government denies seeking atomic weapons and says its nuclear activities are for civilian purposes.
The talks also deal with the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime passage is used to transport a significant part of the oil and liquefied natural gas sold in the world. The Iranian blockade of the region affected around 20% of the global supply of these commodities. The US maintains restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
In negotiations, Iran is trying to link the reopening of the strait to the end of military and economic pressure. The US wants navigation to be reestablished before any broader concessions are made.
The possibility of an arrangement on uranium is also under discussion. Regional diplomats cited by the British newspaper stated that one of the alternatives discussed would be to send part of the material to Russia, Tehran’s ally. Iran, however, has not yet agreed to give up the right to enrich itself.
RISK OF NEW ESCALATION
Despite the delivery of the document, military tension continues. Trump this week received information about options to pressure Iran to negotiate, including the possibility of new attacks. The US government is also evaluating measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial navigation.
Iran, in turn, has activated air defenses and warned that it will respond to any new offensive. A member of the Revolutionary Guard said that a US attack, even a limited one, “long and painful” against US positions in the region.
The commander of the Iranian Aerospace Force, Majid Mousavi, also said that US warships could be targets if hostilities resume. The threat increases the risk of the conflict spreading to the Persian Gulf.
