Pakistan Delivers Revised Iran Peace Proposal to US as Tensions Rise and Talks Stall

Pakistan has reportedly delivered a revised peace proposal from Iran to the United States as efforts continue to revive stalled talks between Washington and Tehran. Sources say both sides have been warned that time is running out to reach an agreement, with key disagreements still unresolved over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues. Despite a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, and diplomacy is under pressure to prevent further escalation.

Pakistan has reportedly delivered a revised peace proposal from Iran to the United States, according to sources in Islamabad, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a renewed escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Reuters, citing unnamed officials, reported that both sides have been warned that they “don’t have much time” to resolve their differences before the situation deteriorates further. The sources said negotiations remain highly unstable, with Washington and Tehran frequently adjusting their positions, making it difficult to reach a lasting agreement.
Although a fragile six-week ceasefire is still holding, talks mediated through indirect channels, including Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement, have largely stalled. According to the reports, the revised proposal was intended to narrow gaps between both sides, but no specific details of the amendments were made public.
A key point of contention remains the United States’ demand that Iran halt its nuclear programme, alongside concerns about Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes, through which a significant portion of global oil and liquefied natural gas is transported. Any disruption in the strait is widely viewed as a major risk to global energy markets.
On the other hand, Iran is demanding compensation for damages suffered during recent conflicts and insists on a complete end to hostilities, including Israeli military actions in neighbouring regions such as Lebanon. These opposing positions have contributed to repeated breakdowns in negotiations.
The situation has been further complicated by political rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who has described the current ceasefire as being “on life support.” He has also warned that time is running out for Iran to make concessions, stating in a post on his Truth Social platform that “the clock is ticking” and urging rapid progress in talks.
Trump’s remarks have raised concerns about a possible return to military confrontation, with US media reporting that he is expected to meet with military advisers to evaluate potential response options, including the possibility of renewed strikes if diplomacy fails.
Meanwhile, earlier expectations that China might play a stronger mediating role by pressuring Iran into accepting US conditions have not materialised, according to reports. A recent high-level meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly did not produce any firm commitments from Beijing regarding Iran.
Diplomatic observers say the situation remains extremely fragile, with multiple unresolved issues and limited trust between the parties involved. Despite ongoing efforts by intermediaries such as Pakistan, analysts warn that without significant compromise, the risk of further escalation remains high.