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Pakistan Confirms Diplomatic Efforts Ongoing to End US-Israel War on Iran









Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are “ongoing,” but declined to comment on specific reports about a proposed peace framework.

Speaking to Pakistan Television on Monday, FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said: “There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or a 15-point exchange. We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents.”

The statement comes after a Reuters report claimed that Pakistan had shared a framework with both the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities. Earlier, Axios had reported that Washington, Tehran, and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent resolution.

Iran, meanwhile, has responded firmly. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has conveyed its own set of demands through intermediary channels, stressing that negotiations “are incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.” He rejected earlier US proposals, including a reported 15-point plan, as “excessive.”

Baghaei added that Iran’s demands — which include a permanent end to the conflict, safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction support — reflect its confidence rather than any compromise.

The diplomatic activity is taking place against the backdrop of escalating tensions and repeated warnings from US President Donald Trump. In strongly worded statements over the weekend, Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. He later told the Wall Street Journal that if no deal is reached, he is considering “blowing everything up and taking over the oil.”

Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump also claimed there is “a good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran in the coming days.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a key facilitator in the process, leveraging its relationships with both Washington and Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently clarified that Tehran has never refused Pakistan’s offer to host talks in Islamabad.

With Trump’s deadline looming, the coming hours will be critical in determining whether these back-channel efforts can produce any meaningful progress.

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