Pakistan and Qatar have urged the United States and Iran to return to their pre-July 9 positions as the first step toward restarting stalled peace talks. Both mediators proposed at least 15 days ceasefire to resume peace talks.
Pakistani government sources told Anadolu that Islamabad and Doha jointly drafted the proposal after consulting regional partners.
The plan calls for both sides to restore their positions before renewed hostilities began. Moreover, it proposes a two-week ceasefire to stop ongoing retaliatory strikes.
Iran confirmed Monday that it received mediation proposals and is reviewing them. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said mediators aim to prevent further escalation.
“We have received the proposals through mediators, but will not discuss their details at this stage,” Baqaei said.
Plan targets Strait of Hormuz tensions
Under the proposal, Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Washington would end its blockade of Iranian ports and lift oil-related sanctions.
The sources said both sides would immediately resume negotiations in Islamabad or Doha after accepting the plan.
Furthermore, implementing a ceasefire in southern Lebanon would top the talks’ agenda.
The proposal follows renewed tensions after Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the strait on July 9.
Continued Israeli ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon and Gaza have also hindered implementation of a June 17 memorandum.
However, Pakistani mediators remain hopeful about a positive response from Washington and Tehran. They expect negotiations to resume very soon.
