Iran, U.S. receive two-step ceasefire plan under Pakistan-led framework: Reuters
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- According to Reuters sources, Iran and the U.S. have received a Pakistan-backed plan for an immediate ceasefire and broader peace agreement.
Iran and the United States have received a two-tier plan to end hostilities in the Middle East, which could take effect as soon as Monday, according to sources cited by Reuters on Monday.
The proposal, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan, would begin with an immediate ceasefire and be followed by a comprehensive agreement to stabilize the region.
Under the proposed framework, tentatively called the “Islamabad Accord,” the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately, with 15–20 days allocated to finalize a broader settlement, Reuters sources said.
The plan envisions final in-person talks in Islamabad and includes commitments from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly been in contact overnight with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Reuters sources added. Pakistan is expected to serve as the primary communication channel for the electronic memorandum of understanding.
Despite the proposals being backed by Pakistan, China, and the United States, sources cited by Reuters indicate that Iran has not yet formally committed. Iranian officials have sought guarantees that the country will not face attacks from the U.S. or 'Israel' as part of a permanent ceasefire, the sources said.
The diplomatic push comes amid heightened hostilities and concerns over disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil artery, according to Reuters. The conflict has already fueled volatility in energy markets, with traders closely monitoring developments that could affect oil flows.
There was no immediate response from U.S., Iranian, or Chinese officials, and Pakistan’s foreign office declined to comment, Reuters sources reported.
