Iran Sends Final Proposal to US Through Pakistani Mediators as Truce Deadline Looms
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ISLAMABAD — Iran has delivered its latest long-term truce proposal to the United States through Pakistani mediators, as backchannel diplomacy intensifies with a fragile ceasefire now entering its final days . The 10-point plan, handed over on May 1, represents Tehran’s final attempt to break the diplomatic deadlock before the current truce expires .
The proposal — which Iran has described as its “final offer” — comes after months of shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, mediated by Pakistan, which has emerged as the key go-between in the conflict .
🔵 What’s in the Proposal: A Phased Approach
Iran has proposed a three-stage plan aimed at de-escalating the conflict while setting aside the most contentious issues for later negotiation :
| Phase | Focus | Key Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | End the War & Guarantees | Immediate permanent ceasefire and binding assurances that the US cannot restart the war |
| Phase 2 | Strait of Hormuz & Blockade | Reopen the strategic waterway and lift the US naval blockade, with Iran maintaining control over strait operations |
| Phase 3 | Nuclear Program | Negotiations on uranium enrichment would begin only after the war ends and the strait is reopened; Iran seeks US acknowledgment of its right to enrich |
Central to the Iranian position is the demand that its nuclear program be treated as a separate issue, to be resolved after the immediate crisis ends. Tehran has made clear it will not return enriched uranium or dismantle its enrichment capacity as part of any initial agreement.
The proposal also signals a major shift in Iranian negotiating strategy. Tehran has abandoned the model of trading nuclear concessions for sanctions relief, a path it followed during the 2015 JCPOA negotiations. Iranian analysts say that approach is “no longer a viable path” .
🔴 The US Response: Still Far Apart
The Trump administration has not accepted the proposal. Several US officials have indicated the White House views it as insufficient, largely because it postpones the nuclear issue .
“We have been clear about our red lines, and the president will only make a deal that’s good for the American people and the world,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said .
Washington continues to demand that Iran:
- Surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium
- Suspend all uranium enrichment as part of any broader settlement
- Accept intrusive IAEA inspections
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the proposal as “better than what we thought they were going to submit” but questioned Tehran’s intentions . “We have to ensure that any deal that is made, any agreement that is made, is one that definitively prevents them from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon at any point,” he told Fox News .
📞 The Mediation Channel: Pakistan’s Role
Pakistan has been actively facilitating the dialogue since the war began, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally engaged with both sides .
“The clock of negotiations has not stopped,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters, confirming that sustained diplomatic engagement continues .
Pakistan’s mediation has been supported by Qatar, which has stated it favors a “comprehensive deal” to end the conflict and supports Pakistan’s role .
🔮 What Comes Next
The diplomatic window is now narrowing. Pakistan has urged both sides to move quickly, warning that the continued closure of the strait threatens global energy supplies and trade flows .
Qatar has called for the strait to be reopened “immediately regardless of other considerations” . Doha supports a comprehensive deal but has stressed that regional security remains its primary concern .
The question now is whether Trump will accept terms that leave the nuclear issue for later — or whether the current fragile ceasefire will collapse when the current truce expires.
📋 Key Takeaways
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| Proposal Status | Iran delivered 10-point plan to US via Pakistani mediators |
| Structure | Three-phase: end war → strait/blockade → nuclear talks later |
| Iran’s Red Lines | Will not return enriched uranium; seeks right to enrich |
| US Position | Wants nuclear concessions up front; still evaluating proposal |
| Mediator | Pakistan (with Qatari support) |
| Rubio’s Comment | “Better than expected” but questions remain |
| Urgency | Truce deadline approaching; Pakistan urges quick resolution |
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