Pakistan has put forward a two-stage plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides are now seriously considering it, according to sources speaking to Reuters.
The proposal, tentatively called the “Islamabad Accord”, suggests an immediate ceasefire that would allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, followed by 15 to 20 days of talks to reach a permanent settlement. Final in-person negotiations would take place in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been working round the clock, holding late-night calls with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Sources say “all elements need to be agreed today,” with the initial understanding to be finalised electronically through Pakistan as the main communication channel.
The plan reportedly includes Iran agreeing not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts but made it clear that Tehran will not reopen the strait as part of a temporary ceasefire. He also rejected the US’s earlier 15-point plan as “extremely ambitious, unusual, and illogical,” saying Iran has its own set of demands.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran has finalized its demands amid recent proposals to end the war, but will reveal them only when appropriate.
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Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reported that Pakistani officials are engaged in “frantic diplomacy,” trying to manage egos and deep distrust between the two sides. Pakistan is talking to Iran’s clergy, diplomats, and military commanders, but concerns remain about guarantees for Iranian leaders’ safety.
The push for peace comes as the war enters its sixth week, with more than 2,000 people killed in Iran and over 1,400 in Lebanon. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused major disruptions to global oil and gas supplies.
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