Pakistan Relays Iran's Reply to Trump's Peace Proposal
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- Pakistan conveyed Iran's response to Donald Trump's peace proposal through Islamabad, as confirmed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- Iran' response, delivered via Pakistani mediators, emphasized ending regional hostilities and restoring maritime security in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
- United States offered a 14‑point proposal requiring Iran to halt uranium enrichment for at least 12 years, abandon nuclear weapons pathways, and surrender highly enriched uranium in exchange for eased sanctions, release of frozen assets, and a naval blockade lift.
- Shehbaz Sharif said preparations for a high‑profile diplomatic meeting are underway in Islamabad, potentially as early as Wednesday.
- Field Marshal Asim Munir informed the prime minister that Iran’s response had been received, though details were not disclosed.
Why it matters: Iran stands to recover billions of dollars in frozen assets and the US to lift its naval blockade, while fuel prices have already surged, adding pressure to Pakistan's economy.
