Pakistan proposes two-phase peace agreement with US and Israel over Iran

Pakistan Proposes Two-Stage Plan to End US-Israel War on Iran, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has acknowledged diplomatic efforts by Pakistan, which has shared a plan with Iran and the United States to end hostilities in the region. According to a source, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The proposal, dubbed the “Islamabad Accord”, includes a regional framework for the Strait of Hormuz, with final in-person talks in Pakistan’s capital. The deal would include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.

Iran has stated that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire, citing concerns over deadlines. A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Washington lacks readiness for a permanent ceasefire.

Pakistan’s officials have described the situation as “frantic diplomacy”, with one source stating that managing egos and building trust is key to success. The country is reportedly speaking to Iran’s clergy, diplomats, and military commanders, but high levels of distrust remain.

Iran has finalized its demands amid recent proposals to end the war, but will reveal them only when appropriate. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran would not accept a 15-point plan put forward by the US last month, calling it “extremely ambitious, unusual, and illogical”.

The proposal is still under review by Iran, with no immediate response from the US. The talks are structured as a memorandum of understanding finalized electronically through Pakistan, which has been designated as the sole communication channel in the discussions.

A 45-day ceasefire was initially discussed as part of a “two-phased deal” that could lead to a permanent end to the war. However, Iran has expressed concerns over deadlines and the lack of readiness from Washington for a permanent ceasefire.

Source: Al Jazeera