Iran stated this Thursday, 7th, that it is analyzing the proposals presented by the United States to end the war, while President Donald Trump threatened to promote a new wave of bombings if there is no agreement that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international navigation.
The expectation of a possible understanding between the two countries boosted international markets, even after American forces fired at an Iranian oil tanker that was trying to break the blockade imposed by the US on Iranian ports a few hours earlier. The episode occurred amid contradictory signals from the White House about the strategy to end the conflict.
In a post on social media, Trump stated that the war, which began two months ago, could be close to an end and that the transportation of oil and natural gas affected by the conflict could be resumed. According to him, however, this depends on Iranian acceptance of an agreement whose details have not been disclosed. “If they don’t agree, the bombings begin,” he wrote.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has remained in effect since April 8. Still, face-to-face negotiations held last month in Pakistan did not result in a definitive agreement. The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran.
The Pakistani government, which was mediating the negotiations, said it expected a positive outcome “sooner or later”. According to the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Tahir Andrabi, Islamabad remains optimistic about the possibility of a diplomatic solution.
“We hope for an agreement soon. We hope that the parties reach a peaceful and sustainable solution, which contributes not only to peace in our region, but also to international peace,” he said.
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Andrabi avoided commenting on deadlines or details of the ongoing negotiations, but said that Pakistan continues to act as a mediator between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a televised statement that the country is in contact “day and night” with the governments of Iran and the United States to try to stop the war and extend the ceasefire. (Source: Associated Press).
