Pakistan offers two-stage truce plan to end US-Israel war: Report
Why it matters: The proposed "Islamabad Accord" aims to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane.
- Pakistan has offered a two-stage plan, the "Islamabad Accord," to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in "frantic diplomacy" with US and Iranian officials (Reuters, Al Jazeera).
- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, acknowledged Pakistan's diplomatic efforts but stated Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire and will not accept deadlines (Reuters).
- The proposed deal includes an immediate ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15-20 day period to finalize a broader settlement, which would involve Iranian commitments on nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and asset release (Reuters).
- Axios first reported discussions of a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a "two-phased deal" that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing US, Israeli, and regional sources.
- Iran is focused on its security following recent bombings in Tehran and Asaluyeh, which killed at least 34 people (Reuters).
Pakistan has proposed a two-stage truce plan, dubbed the "Islamabad Accord," to end the US-Israel war on Iran, which includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with a broader settlement to follow within 15-20 days. While Iran acknowledges the diplomatic efforts and is reviewing the proposal, it has stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire and will not accept deadlines, citing ongoing security concerns amid recent bombings.
