Desk Report– Iran and the United States have received a drafted roadmap aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Sources familiar with the proposal told Reuters that Pakistan authored the framework, which was handed over to both nations last night.
The proposed plan outlines a two-stage process: an initial “immediate ceasefire” followed by the signing of a “comprehensive peace agreement.” Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, reportedly spent Sunday night coordinating with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Iran’s Stance on Hormuz and Deadlines
In an interview with Reuters on Monday, a senior Iranian official clarified that Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of any temporary ceasefire. Furthermore, the official emphasized that Tehran would not accept any “deadlines” while reviewing the peace proposal.
Trump’s Ultimatum
The diplomatic push follows a series of aggressive posts by Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump warned that if Iran fails to reach an agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, the US would launch “devastating strikes” targeting Iran’s energy sector and transportation infrastructure.
The 45-Day Ceasefire Discussion
Simultaneously, US media outlet Axios reported that the US, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a 45-day potential ceasefire. This is intended to serve as the first phase of the two-step deal, eventually leading to a permanent end to the war. The report cited US, Israeli, and regional officials as sources.
While Reuters initially included specific details of the roadmap in its early report, those details were later retracted from their updated dispatch.