Tehran: The Iranian administration informed that it has begun reviewing the latest response from the United States to its proposal aimed at ending the nearly three-month-long US-Israel war. Diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent days as fears grow over the possibility of fresh military escalation. US President Donald Trump warned that negotiations were now at a critical stage and could quickly collapse into renewed conflict if Washington did not receive what it considered the “right answers” from Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Washington’s latest position had been received and was under examination. The renewed diplomatic push comes six weeks after a ceasefire temporarily halted the conflict that erupted on February 28. Pakistan has now emerged as a key mediator in efforts to secure a permanent settlement. Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir, is expected in Tehran for consultations with Iranian officials, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has already arrived for fresh discussions over Washington’s proposal.
Pakistan previously hosted direct talks between US and Iranian officials in April, though those negotiations collapsed after Tehran accused Washington of imposing excessive conditions. Trump has now warned that if Iran fails to provide satisfactory answers soon, the US is prepared to resume attacks rapidly, although he indicated he was willing to allow a few more days for diplomacy.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was prepared for both diplomacy and military confrontation depending on the country’s interests. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any renewed aggression could trigger a wider regional war extending beyond the Middle East.
Iran’s latest proposal reportedly revives demands including Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, reparations for war damages, sanctions relief, release of frozen assets and withdrawal of US troops from the region. Analysts believe Tehran currently holds strategic leverage after shifting global focus from its nuclear programme to the Hormuz Strait crisis.
The US naval blockade imposed on Iran since mid-April continues to heighten tensions. American forces have intercepted multiple vessels suspected of heading toward Iranian ports, underscoring the fragile and volatile state of the negotiations.