A diplomatic initiative spearheaded by Pakistan has delivered a peace framework to both Iranian and American officials, with implementation potentially beginning Monday, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Pakistan developed and transmitted the peace proposal overnight to both nations, presenting a dual-phase strategy that begins with an immediate halt to hostilities and progresses toward a comprehensive settlement, the source revealed.
“All elements need to be agreed today,” the source stated, explaining that the initial agreement would take the form of a memorandum of understanding completed electronically with Pakistan serving as the exclusive communication bridge between the parties.
Earlier reporting by Axios on Sunday indicated that American, Iranian and regional diplomatic intermediaries were exploring a possible 45-day truce as part of a two-stage agreement that might ultimately bring permanent resolution to the conflict.
According to the Reuters source, Pakistan’s military leader Field Marshal Asim Munir maintained continuous overnight communication with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special diplomatic representative Steve Witkoff, and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
The proposed agreement would establish an immediate cessation of hostilities and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, allowing 15 to 20 days for negotiating a more extensive resolution. Officials have tentatively named this potential agreement the “Islamabad Accord,” which would establish a regional framework governing the strait and conclude with face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan’s capital.
Neither American nor Iranian representatives provided immediate responses to requests for comment. Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi refused to discuss the matter.
Iranian leadership has previously communicated to Reuters their desire for a lasting ceasefire with assurances against future attacks from both America and Israel. They confirmed receiving diplomatic messages through multiple intermediaries including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.
The comprehensive agreement is anticipated to include Iranian pledges to abandon nuclear weapons development in return for sanctions relief and access to previously frozen financial assets, according to the source.
Two Pakistani officials indicated that Iran has not yet committed despite intensive diplomatic and military engagement efforts.
“Iran has not responded yet,” one official explained, noting that proposals supported by Pakistan, China and the United States for temporary hostilities suspension have received no firm commitment.
Chinese officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding their involvement.
This latest diplomatic effort emerges as escalating tensions have sparked concerns about potential disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial pathway for international oil transportation.
President Donald Trump has recently made public appeals for swift conflict resolution, issuing warnings about potential consequences if a ceasefire agreement is not achieved within a brief timeframe.
The ongoing conflict has created increased instability in energy markets, with commodity traders monitoring developments that could impact oil flows through the strategic waterway.
