Islamabad: A major diplomatic development has emerged amid rising regional tensions, as the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signal potential negotiations and a temporary de-escalation.
Iran has announced that 15 days of talks will be held in Islamabad based on a 10-point plan, set to begin on Friday, while the United States has also declared a temporary halt to military operations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, speaking on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council, stated in a detailed message that Iran seeks a lasting and dignified peace, but emphasized that its core demands must be met.
He expressed special appreciation to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their sincere and active efforts in pushing for an end to the conflict.
According to Iran’s position, if attacks on its territory are halted, its armed forces will also suspend defensive operations.
Additionally, for a period of two weeks, safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured under full coordination with Iranian armed forces, taking into account existing technical and security constraints.
Iran’s demands include an end to the war against all components of the “Axis of Resistance,” complete withdrawal of U.S. military bases from the region, compensation for war damages, lifting of all economic sanctions, release of frozen Iranian assets abroad, and formalization of any agreement through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Tehran has reiterated that it seeks a permanent and comprehensive resolution rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington has decided to temporarily halt military action against Iran, a move being described globally as a significant breakthrough.
According to Trump, the decision followed discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who urged a delay in any planned strike on Iran.
In a statement posted on the social media platform “Truth Social,” Trump said that if Iran agrees to fully, immediately, and safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is prepared to suspend bombing and military operations for two weeks, describing it as a potential bilateral ceasefire.
The U.S. President added that America has already achieved most of its military objectives and that substantial progress has been made toward a long-term peace agreement with Iran. He also revealed that a 10-point proposal from Iran has been received and is being considered a workable foundation for negotiations.
Trump further stated that agreement has already been reached on most previously contentious issues, and that the coming two weeks will be crucial in finalizing a potential deal.
Diplomatic observers believe that the upcoming talks in Islamabad could mark a turning point not only in U.S.-Iran relations but also for broader regional stability.