Tehran, May 24 — Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said truce talks based on dignity have taken a positive turn and expressed cautious optimism that diplomatic efforts could lead to lasting peace in the region. Moghadam said Pakistan’s interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, congratulated him on the progress after he returned from Tehran and that the developments were reflected in a post on X.
According to a Financial Times report, the United States and Iran are close to signing a deal to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days. Under the reported terms, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened gradually and Tehran would agree to dilute or transfer part of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. In return, the US would agree to ease its blockade of Iranian ports, provide sanctions relief and unfreeze Iranian assets held abroad.
Al Jazeera, citing sources, reported that Iran and Pakistan have submitted a revised proposal to Washington aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz; a US response was expected by Sunday. US politician Marco Rubio said there had been ‘some progress made’ and suggested an announcement could come soon while he was visiting India.
The Financial Times also reported that mediators remained in regular contact with US envoy Steve Witkoff as they engaged with the Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.
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