Pakistan has delivered an updated Iranian peace proposal to the United States in an effort to resolve the ongoing Middle East conflict, a Pakistani source revealed to Reuters on Monday. The source cautioned that negotiating parties “don’t have much time” to bridge their remaining disagreements.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei subsequently verified that Tehran’s position had been “conveyed to the American side through Pakistan,” though he declined to provide specific details about the proposal’s contents.
A tenuous ceasefire remains active following six weeks of conflict that erupted after U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran. However, Pakistan-mediated negotiations have reached an impasse, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to describe the current truce as “on life support.”
The Pakistani source declined to elaborate on the specifics of the updated proposal. When questioned about the timeline for resolving outstanding issues, the source expressed frustration that the parties “keep changing their goalposts” and emphasized: “We don’t have much time.”
The United States has called on Tehran to dismantle its nuclear capabilities and end its effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that typically handles one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Iran has countered by demanding financial compensation for war-related damages, termination of U.S. blockades on Iranian ports, and cessation of hostilities across all theaters, including Lebanon where Israel continues fighting the Iran-supported Hezbollah militia.
In a weekend post on Truth Social, Trump warned that “the Clock is Ticking” for Iran, stating “they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”
According to an Axios report, Trump is scheduled to convene with senior national security advisers on Tuesday to evaluate options for potentially resuming military operations.
Nuclear ambitions remain another significant obstacle in the negotiations. The United States and other major powers seek assurances that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons development.
Tehran maintains it has no intention of developing such weapons and continues to seek war damage compensation, guarantees against future attacks, and restoration of Iranian oil export operations.
Baghaei indicated Tehran was ready for any eventuality, telling a televised weekly press briefing: “As for their threats, rest assured that we are fully aware of how to respond appropriately to even the smallest mistake from the opposing side.”
While hostilities have diminished since the April ceasefire implementation, Iran has continued launching drone attacks toward Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations.
A drone strike ignited a fire at a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, officials reported Sunday, while Saudi Arabia announced intercepting three incoming drones.
Iran escalated its UAE attacks this month following Trump’s announcement of a naval operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which he called off after 48 hours.
Global financial markets declined Monday as the recent drone incidents drove up oil prices and bond yields, raising concerns about inflation.
Trump, facing November midterm elections that pose political challenges for his Republican Party, conducted discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week but failed to secure Chinese assistance in resolving the crisis.
The shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have triggered the most severe oil supply shortage in recorded history, driving crude prices up by 50% or more.
Some White House officials express concern that Trump’s foreign policy approach and its impact on domestic gasoline costs could jeopardize Republican congressional control, particularly as war-weary Americans prioritize living expenses over international conflicts.
