Iran Submits 'Amended Peace Proposal' to Pakistani Mediators as US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance

TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD - Iran has formally submitted its latest negotiation proposal to Pakistani mediators, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed on Thursday, marking a significant development in the stalled US-Iran peace process .

The proposal was handed over to Pakistani officials on Thursday evening, April 30, and represents Tehran's "amended" framework for a potential comprehensive deal with the United States . According to reports, the revised proposal is centered on the critical reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery through which nearly 20% of the world's oil passes .

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Details of the Proposal Remain Undisclosed

While the exact contents of the proposal have not been made public, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that the latest plan has been shared through Pakistan. However, he emphasized that expectations for quick outcomes from the talks should remain limited .

A top security source speaking to CNN-News18 revealed that the Iranian document contains "broader objectives and solutions" aimed at a long-term resolution of the current conflict, suggesting that Tehran is looking beyond immediate tactical concessions towards a more sustainable security architecture in the Gulf .

Baghaei also strongly criticized recent developments, calling certain actions "aggressive" and warning against further escalation .

Pakistan's Mediator Role

Pakistan has officially been designated as the formal mediator in the US-Iran dialogue, with Iranian officials acknowledging that while several countries are willing to assist, Pakistan has been given official mediator status in the process .

The mediation effort has been largely driven by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has emerged as the main figure in the negotiations. According to a source in the Pakistani prime minister's office, former President Donald Trump's office contacted Munir directly 12 times after the first round of talks in Islamabad .

Iran and the United States have held just one round of direct talks following a nearly 40-day conflict that began on February 28. Negotiations have since stalled, with both sides maintaining pressure tactics, including military and economic measures .

Strait of Hormuz at Center of Tensions

The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has largely restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only limited ship movement from countries with neutral or friendly diplomatic ties .

The amended Iranian proposal is reportedly centered on the critical reopening of the strait, which has faced significant disruption since the outbreak of hostilities .

Skepticism and Challenges

Despite the diplomatic movement, significant hurdles remain. Top Indian intelligence sources have expressed skepticism regarding Islamabad's mediation efforts, asserting that Pakistan is not an "honest broker" in the ongoing negotiations .

Meanwhile, some Iranian officials and analysts have publicly questioned Pakistan's credibility as a neutral mediator. Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei was blunt in his assessment, saying Pakistan "lacks the necessary credibility for mediation" and tends to defer to Washington rather than challenge it .

Iranian state media has also accused Pakistan of playing a "double game" - telling each side what it wants to hear while failing to deliver on commitments - though Islamabad has denied these allegations .

What Comes Next

Pakistan intends to share this amended Iranian proposal with the United States in the coming days . Another round of high-level talks is currently under discussion to facilitate direct or indirect engagement between the primary stakeholders.

As Mostafa Afzalzadeh noted in his analysis: "The success of this Islamabad-led initiative may hinge on whether the 'broader solutions' offered by Tehran satisfy the core security demands of the American administration" .

The United States has not officially responded to the latest Iranian proposal, and analysts say the situation remains fluid, with both diplomatic engagement and military tensions running in parallel .