What Did Iran Say to the US? Pakistan's Role in West Asia Peace Talks Revealed!

Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Peace Efforts

Islamabad: On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan announced that Iran has responded to a US proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as efforts to maintain a delicate ceasefire continue.

Pakistan has taken on the role of mediator in discussions between Washington and Tehran, amidst rising tensions that have affected shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and shaken global energy markets.

During an event commemorating the first anniversary of Pakistan's last conflict with India, Sharif stated, "Currently, Field Marshal [Asim Munir] has informed me that we have received Iran's response. I cannot disclose further details."

Previously, Iranian media indicated that Tehran had submitted its response to the US proposal via Pakistan, which was then communicated to Washington.

The conflict, which began following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has been under a ceasefire since April 8.

Pakistan facilitated a round of direct negotiations between Iran and the US on April 11, but the discussions did not yield an agreement.

Key issues in the negotiations include the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear enrichment program.

On April 21, US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely, beyond its initial two-week deadline, to allow for further negotiations with Tehran.

These developments occur as the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait report drone incursions into their airspace, and a drone strike recently caused a minor fire on a commercial vessel near Qatar's coast.

According to reports, the latest US proposal aims to conclude the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and reduce Iran's nuclear activities.