As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its 26th day, Al Jazeera and multiple international outlets report that Pakistan has emerged as the central conduit for a significant diplomatic breakthrough. Official Pakistani sources confirm that Islamabad has delivered a 15-point peace plan from the Trump administration to the Iranian leadership, aimed at providing an “off-ramp” to a conflict that has decimated regional infrastructure and upended global energy markets.
The delivery of the proposal follows high-level back-channeling by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who have positioned Pakistan as a neutral bridge between Washington’s demands and Tehran’s survival.
Pakistan is at the centre of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran. Official Pakistani sources tell Al Jazeera that Islamabad is in talks with Iran about a 15-point US peace plan proposed by Washington.
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The 15-Point Framework: Key Pillars of the Proposal
The 15-point plan, facilitated by US advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reportedly outlines a comprehensive roadmap for a permanent ceasefire. Key elements include:
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Nuclear Rollback: A total dismantling of existing nuclear capabilities, a permanent ban on uranium enrichment, and enhanced IAEA monitoring. President Trump stated, “It all starts with: they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
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Regional Security: A cessation of funding and arming for regional proxy groups and limits on Iran’s ballistic missile program.
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Maritime Stability: Declaring the Strait of Hormuz a “free maritime zone” to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global oil and gas.
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US Incentives: In exchange, Washington offers full sanctions relief, the removal of “snapback” UN sanction threats, and technical assistance for civilian nuclear energy projects at Bushehr.
The “Islamabad Summit” and 30-Day Window
Reports from Israel’s Channel 12 and The New York Times suggest the proposal includes an immediate 30-day window for a preliminary ceasefire to finalize the details.
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Host Offer: PM Shehbaz Sharif has officially stated that Pakistan is “ready and honored” to host a peace summit.
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High-Level Participants: Diplomats are working to arrange a face-to-face meeting in Islamabad as soon as Friday, potentially involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Iran’s Response: Denial Amidst Discussion
While Pakistani and US sources indicate the plan is under review by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Tehran’s public stance remains defiant.
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Internal Confusion: Al Jazeera reports “total confusion” within Tehran, as officials publicly mock the proposal while privately engaging with intermediaries from “friendly countries” (Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt).
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Demands for Reparations: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told regional leaders that any deal must recognize Iran’s “legitimate rights” and include international guarantees against future aggression.
Strategic Context: A Regional Imperative
For Pakistan, the mediation is driven by a “worst-case scenario” on its 900-kilometer western border.
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Economic Fallout: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an energy emergency in Pakistan, forcing the government to implement sweeping austerity measures.
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Security spillover: With the death of the Supreme Leader on February 28 and the subsequent decapitation of the IRGC command, Islamabad fears a total state collapse would trigger a refugee crisis and cross-border instability.
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