London [UK], April 6 (ANI): The United States and Iran have received a plan to end hostilities that could take effect on Monday and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the proposals told Reuters.
The framework, drafted by Pakistan and exchanged overnight with Iran and the US, takes a two-tier approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement. “All elements need to be agreed today,” a source said, adding the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding finalised electronically through Pakistan, which Reuters reported is the sole communication channel in the talks.
Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, with 15–20 days allotted to finalise a broader settlement. The tentative “Islamabad Accord” would include a regional framework for the strait and conclude with in-person talks in Islamabad, Reuters noted.
There was no immediate response from American or Iranian officials, and Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined to comment. Iranian officials previously told Reuters Tehran seeks a permanent ceasefire with guarantees it will not be attacked again by the US and Israel; mediators including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have transmitted messages to Iran.
A source told Reuters Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, was in contact “all night long” with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, the source added.
Two Pakistani sources said Iran has yet to commit despite intensified civilian and military outreach, and that proposals backed by Pakistan, China and the United States for a temporary ceasefire have drawn no commitment so far. There was no immediate response from Chinese officials.
The development comes as a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches; Axios reported the US, Iran and regional mediators are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war. (ANI)
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