LONDON: British media has reported that Iran and the United States have received a comprehensive plan to end ongoing hostilities, which both countries are now reportedly reviewing.
According to the report, Pakistan has presented a two-stage framework aimed at securing a ceasefire between the two nations.
The first phase involves an immediate halt to hostilities, followed by negotiations for a long-term, permanent agreement.
The plan also proposes reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz alongside the immediate ceasefire, with Pakistan acting as the sole communication channel.
Pakistan’s military leadership has reportedly maintained continuous contact with US Vice President J D Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The potential agreement is being referred to as the “Islamabad Accord,” which may include a 45-day ceasefire under initial discussions.
Earlier, U.S.-based publication Axios cited American, Israeli, and regional sources stating that the two-stage agreement would begin with a possible 45-day temporary ceasefire, during which permanent terms would be negotiated.
The second phase would finalize the end of hostilities, with the possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire if additional negotiation time is required.
The White House and U.S. State Department have not issued an immediate response. Analysts note that while reaching a partial agreement in the next 48 hours is unlikely, this remains the last opportunity to prevent escalation.
Previously, the Wall Street Journal reported that Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are actively trying to persuade Iran to enter negotiations, although no major progress has yet been achieved. Iran has reportedly rejected U.S. demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Responding to media reports, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stated that the ministry neither confirms nor denies the reports, emphasizing that the peace process is ongoing.
He added that while various reports mention a 45-day ceasefire or a 15-point exchange proposal, the ministry does not comment on individual or specific issues.
