Tehran: Iran has formally conveyed a comprehensive 10-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, according to a report by Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The proposal was sent to Pakistan after nearly two weeks of high-level deliberations within the Iranian government.
Sources cited by IRNA indicate that the document outlines Tehran’s official response to a United States proposal, but notably rejects the idea of a temporary ceasefire.
Instead, Iran has emphasized the need for a permanent resolution to the conflict—one that fully accounts for its strategic and security concerns.
The response reportedly includes several key demands. Among them are a complete cessation of hostilities across the region, the establishment of a formal protocol to ensure safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, post-war reconstruction commitments, and the lifting of international sanctions imposed on Iran.
According to IRNA, Iran’s position has been shaped by past experiences with temporary agreements, which Tehran believes failed to produce lasting stability.
Officials have therefore prioritized a framework that guarantees long-term peace rather than short-term de-escalation.
The timing of the proposal is also significant. It comes after what Iranian sources describe as recent battlefield gains in the western and central regions of the country over the weekend.
Additionally, Tehran claims that a United States military helicopter-based operation ended in failure, further strengthening Iran’s negotiating position.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump is reported to have softened his earlier rhetoric by extending previously set deadlines, signaling a potential shift in Washington’s approach amid escalating tensions.
Analysts suggest that Iran’s move to involve Pakistan as a channel for communication may indicate an effort to broaden diplomatic engagement in the region while avoiding direct escalation.
However, it remains unclear how the United States will respond to the proposal, particularly given Iran’s firm rejection of a ceasefire.