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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source ...
Follow our live coverage here.WASHINGTON – Iran and the United States have received the framework of a plan to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a source aware of the proposals.A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the US overnight, the source said, outlining a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.“All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said.The initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding finalised electronically through Pakistan, the sole communication channel in the talks, he added.Axios first reported on April 5 that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing US, Israeli and regional sources.The source told Reuters that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact “all night long” with US Vice-President J.D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15 to 20 days to finalise a broader settlement.The deal – tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord” – would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad.A senior Iranian official said Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a “temporary ceasefire”, adding that it views Washington as lacking the readiness for a permanent ceasefire.The official confirmed Iran received Pakistan’s proposal for an immediate ceasefire and was reviewing it, adding that Tehran does not accept being pressured to accept deadlines and make a decision.Iranian officials have previously told Reuters that Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees they will not be attacked again by the US and Israel. Reports of a ceasefire proposal comes as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.“The IRGC naval force is completing operational preparations for the Iranian authorities’ #declared_plan for the new Persian Gulf order,” the Guards naval forces said in a post on X on April 5.They warned conditions in the strait “will never return to its former status, especially for the US and Israel”.The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitmen...
Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire - Yahoo
April 6 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the U.S. overnight, the source said, outlining a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement."All elements need to be agreed today," the source said, adding the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding finalised electronically through Pakistan, the sole communication channel in the talks.Axios first reported on Sunday that the United States, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing U.S., Israeli and regional sources.The source told Reuters Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact "all night long" with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15–20 days to finalise a broader settlement. The deal, tentatively dubbed the "Islamabad Accord," would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad.There was no immediate response from U.S. and Iranian officials. Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined comment.Iranian officials have previously told Reuters that Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees they will not be attacked again by the U.S. and Israel. They have said Iran has received messages from mediators including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, the source said.Two Pakistani sources said Iran has yet to commit despite intensified civilian and military outreach."Iran has not responded yet," one source said, adding proposals backed by Pakistan, China and the United States for a temporary ceasefire have drawn no commitment so far.There was no immediate response from Chinese officials to requests for comment.The latest diplomatic push comes amid escalating hostilities that have raised concerns over disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a criti...
China, Pakistan propose deal to end Iran war and reopen Hormuz
C hina and Pakistan have presented a joint initiative to end the war in Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios. The proposal was developed during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
China, Pakistan Plan Focuses On Iran War Cease-Fire, Opening Strait of ...
China and Pakistan launched a joint push for a ceasefire in Iran, aiming to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global energy flows as the conflict disrupts markets and shipping.
