Tehran and Washington appear closer than ever to a potential agreement to end the ongoing conflict. Iranian officials confirmed they are carefully reviewing a 14-point peace proposal from the United States. At the same time, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning that he will launch much stronger strikes if Iran rejects the deal.
Trump Mixes Threats with Pause in Operations
Trump stated clearly in a social media post that failure to agree would bring bombing “at a much higher level and intensity than before.” He paused the “Project Freedom” ship escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz just one day after launching it. This decision followed requests from mediator Pakistan and other countries, as both sides work toward a final agreement.
Transitioning to the proposed framework, sources told Axios that the two countries are nearing a one-page memorandum of understanding. The deal would end the war and open a 30-day window for detailed nuclear talks, possibly in Islamabad or Geneva. Under the terms, Iran would agree to a moratorium on nuclear enrichment while the US would release billions in frozen Iranian funds. Washington now awaits Tehran’s response within the next 48 hours.
Fragile Ceasefire Holds Amid High Tension
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei described the talks as being in a sensitive phase. Despite recent military clashes, including Iranian attacks on US forces and American strikes on Iranian boats, both sides show signs of wanting to de-escalate. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that US offensive operations have ended for now, though forces remain ready to respond forcefully if needed.
This development comes after Pakistan’s active mediation efforts helped create the current ceasefire. Many observers believe the coming days will prove decisive. Success could reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on global energy markets, while failure risks far more serious confrontation in the region.
