In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has put forward a comprehensive three-phase peace proposal to the United States, seeking to convert the current fragile ceasefire into a permanent resolution of the 2026 conflict within a month. The proposal has been conveyed through Pakistan, which is playing a crucial mediating role amid escalating regional tensions.
According to officials familiar with the development, the plan outlines a structured roadmap aimed at immediate de-escalation, restoration of global oil routes, and long-term economic relief for Iran.
The first phase focuses on transforming the existing temporary truce into a full and permanent ceasefire within the first 15 days. This includes halting all hostilities between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces, including Israel, and extending calm across key regional flashpoints such as Lebanon.
The second phase, spanning days 15 to 30, proposes the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil shipments. In return, Iran has called for the United States to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports and initiate a phased military withdrawal from the region.
Analysts view this as a pivotal element of the proposal, given the Strait’s central role in global energy markets.
The final phase of the plan centers on economic normalization. Iran has demanded the full removal of U.S. sanctions and the release of its frozen financial assets. While Tehran has reiterated that it does not seek nuclear weapons, it has suggested postponing detailed nuclear negotiations, prioritizing immediate security and stability instead.
However, the proposal has been met with cautious skepticism in Washington. confirmed that the plan is under review but signaled reservations about its terms. In a recent statement, he emphasized that Iran must offer more substantial concessions, particularly regarding its nuclear program and uranium enrichment activities, before any agreement can be finalized.
On the ground, the situation remains tense despite ongoing diplomatic efforts in Islamabad. The U.S. naval blockade, imposed in mid-April, continues to exert pressure on Iran’s economy, contributing to the sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial. Meanwhile, security concerns persist in the region, with reports of a cargo vessel coming under attack near the on May 3, marking the first such incident since the ceasefire began.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has also maintained a firm stance, warning that it remains fully prepared for a return to full-scale conflict if negotiations fail. This underscores the fragile nature of the current truce and the high stakes involved in the ongoing talks.
As the proposed 30-day timeline begins, global attention is focused on whether Pakistan’s mediation can help bridge the widening gap between Washington’s “maximum pressure” approach and Tehran’s push for sovereignty and sanctions relief. The coming weeks are likely to prove decisive in determining whether diplomacy can prevail over confrontation in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
