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.
| All three want desperately to be seen as valuable to President Trump and players on the international field… or vice versa. |
| …not worth the paper they’re written on — they’ve made that promise for that relief before, then accelerated their work… |
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 critical artery for global oil supplies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has in recent days publicly pressed for a rapid end to the conflict, warning of consequences if a ceasefire is not reached within a short timeframe.
The conflict has heightened volatility in energy markets, with traders closely watching any developments that could affect flows through the strait.
| Posted by Reuters at 2:55 a.m. EDT. The below was posted by the Times of Israel about 10:30 a.m. EDT: |
[IsraelTimes] Sources say draft proposal suggests immediate ceasefire, reopening of crucial waterway, followed by talks; White House official says Trump has not yet signed off on the proposition
Iran
indicated on Monday that it would not be prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for anything less than a permanent ceasefire, after it and the United States received a draft proposal calling for a 45-day temporary truce and the immediate reopening of the crucial waterway.The draft proposal, drawn up by Egyptian, Pak, and Ottoman Turkish mediators, emerged from intense overnight contacts and proposes an immediate ceasefire, followed by negotiations on a broader settlement to be concluded within 15 to 20 days, a source aware of the proposals said earlier on Monday.
The mediating countries are hoping that the 45-day window would provide enough time for talks to reach a permanent ceasefire while avoiding US President Donald Trump
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’s threat to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal by the end of Tuesday from coming to fruition.
The draft proposal was sent to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, two Middle Eastern officials speaking on condition of anonymity
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told The News Agency that Dare Not be Named.
Pakistain’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was in contact "all night long" with the two of them, as well as with US Vice President JD Vance, a source aware of the proposals told Rooters.
Addressing the reports, a front man for the Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday that the regime had formulated its positions and demands in response to recent proposals, and that it viewed negotiations as "incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes," referring to Trump.
The front man, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran has a set of requirements based on its national interests that have already been conveyed via intermediary channels, adding that earlier US demands, such as the 15-point plan it proposed last month, were rejected for being "excessive."
"Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection of its confidence in defending its positions," Baghaei said in a presser.
"We have formulated our own responses" and will announce details in due time, he added, in response to an Iranian journalist’s question regarding ongoing ceasefire efforts.
’A NEW GULF ORDER’
A senior Iranian official, meanwhile, told Rooters that the Islamic Theocratic
Republicwould not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire, nor would it accept deadlines or pressure to reach a deal.
Washington was not ready for a permanent ceasefire, the official claimed.
In a post laden with expletives on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump threatened further strikes on Iranian energy and transport infrastructure if Iran failed to make a deal and reopen the Strait by Tuesday.
Iran has allowed only limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28, disrupting the flow of roughly 20 percent of global oil and gas. Even when it does eventually reopen the strait, Iran has said it does not intend for it to operate as it had prior to the outbreak of war with the US and Israel on February 28.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Monday that its navy
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Conditions in the strait "will never return to its former status, especially for the US and Israel," it declared.
CONCERNS OF ESCALATION
The US had not publicly commented on the proposal as of Monday afternoon, but a White House official told Rooters that Trump would address the matter at a presser at 1 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Israel time).
"This is one of many ideas, and (Trump) has not signed off on it. Operation Epic Fury continues," they said, referring to Washington’s name for the joint US-Israeli operation against Iran.
Israel launched its campaign against Iran, alongside the US, to degrade the Iranian regime’s military capabilities, distance threats posed by Iran — including its nuclear and ballistic missile programs — and “create the conditions” for the Iranian people to topple the regime, the military and other Israeli leaders have said.
Axios first reported on Sunday 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.
In a post laden with expletives on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump threatened further strikes on Iranian energy and transport infrastructure if Iran failed to make a deal and reopen the Strait by Tuesday. Later on Sunday, the president, in a follow-up post, gave a more precise deadline of Wednesday 12 a.m. GMT.
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Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!
Open the Fu**in’ Strait, you crazy b*stards, or you’ll be living in H*ll – WATCH! Praise be to Allah.
Shortly following the Truth Social post, Trump spoke to Fox News’s Trey Yingst and provided new details on negotiations with Iran, including what will happen if there’s no deal.
Trump not only confirmed that he would blow everything up, but would perhaps take over the oil as well.
But the president also appeared optimistic about an agreement, saying it could happen as soon as tomorrow. Moreover, he said the people negotiating for Iran have been given amnesty to continue these talks.