Iran's revised proposal to end war shared with U.S. via Pakistan, sources say
The Globe and Mail reported on May 18, corroborated by The Hindu, that Iran shared a revised proposal to end its war through Pakistan for transmission to the United States.
At a glance
- Iran transmitted a revised proposal to end the war to the United States through Pakistan.
- The proposal prioritizes ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting maritime sanctions, with nuclear issues deferred.
- A senior Iranian source said the U.S. agreed to release about a quarter of Iran's frozen funds, but Washington has not confirmed terms.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
The Globe and Mail reported on May 18, corroborated by The Hindu, that Iran shared a revised proposal to end its war through Pakistan for transmission to the United States. According to the reporting, the proposal focuses initially on ending the conflict, reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, and lifting maritime sanctions, while deferring nuclear and uranium enrichment questions to later rounds.
A senior Iranian source said the U.S. agreed to release roughly a quarter of Iran's frozen funds, though Tehran seeks full asset release. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Tehran's views were conveyed via Pakistan; the U.S. has not confirmed agreeing to any terms.
Key facts on file
- Iran transmitted a revised proposal to end the war to the United States through Pakistan.
- The proposal prioritizes ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting maritime sanctions, with nuclear issues deferred.
- A senior Iranian source said the U.S. agreed to release about a quarter of Iran's frozen funds, but Washington has not confirmed terms.
