Iran Submits Formal Response To US Peace Proposal Via Pakistan Mediation

Iran has formally submitted its response to a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with the communication reportedly routed through Islamabad as part of Pakistan-mediated back-channel diplomacy. The development marks a notable step in intensified regional efforts to reduce tensions amid the continuing crisis.

According to Iranian state media, the response was delivered through indirect channels facilitated by Pakistan, which has been acting as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington. Officials indicated that the current phase of negotiations is focused primarily on ending the conflict, rather than addressing Iran’s nuclear programme, which remains a separate issue in broader international discussions.

The diplomatic engagement comes at a time when multiple regional and global actors are stepping up efforts to de-escalate tensions. The talks are being closely watched by international observers, particularly as military and political friction in the region has contributed to volatility in global energy markets.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reportedly held consultations with foreign ministers from several countries, including Türkiye, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Azerbaijan. These discussions are part of a wider diplomatic outreach aimed at building regional consensus and supporting the ongoing mediation process.

Earlier reports indicated that Tehran had been reviewing the US proposal, with some Iranian officials describing portions of it as unacceptable. At the same time, Iranian authorities dismissed parts of the international media coverage as speculative, signalling that negotiations remained fluid and subject to further revisions.

Market reactions to the reported diplomatic progress were visible in global oil trading, where prices eased on expectations of a possible breakthrough in talks. Analysts said that any sustained progress in negotiations could help stabilise energy markets, which have been sensitive to geopolitical developments in West Asia in recent months.

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