Iran reviewing US proposal, response to be sent via Pakistan

Iran reviewing US proposal, response to be sent via Pakistan
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Summary According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Tehran is examining a US proposal aimed at ending a conflict that has persisted for more than two months

TEHRAN (Dunya News) - Iran said on Wednesday that it is reviewing proposals from the United States and will convey its response to mediator Pakistan.

According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Tehran is examining a US proposal aimed at ending a conflict that has persisted for more than two months.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran would communicate its position to Pakistan, which is acting as a third-party mediator.

The spokesperson added that Iran is conducting a detailed review of the proposal and will announce its final stance at a later stage.

He noted that Pakistan would be informed of Iran’s decision as part of the mediation process.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had taken a hard stance, warning that if Iran does not agree to a deal, attacks would resume with greater force.

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Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible if the United States halts its threats, adding that new mechanisms would be introduced to ensure the security of the vital shipping route.

According to foreign media, Iranian officials said that ship owners and captains operating in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman have cooperated in line with Iranian regulations, for which they were thanked.

Iran stated that its objective is to enhance maritime security and streamline navigation in the region.

The developments come after the United States temporarily halted its naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said that the decision followed progress in ongoing talks with Iran and a request for mediation, indicating that trade routes could be reopened if conditions improve.