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Iran is currently evaluating a response from the United States regarding a proposed ceasefire agreement, according to Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing Al Jazeera, that Tehran and Washington have been exchanging messages through Pakistan as a diplomatic intermediary. Baghaei confirmed that several rounds of communication have taken place concerning an initial 14-point draft text submitted by Iran.
“We have received the position of the American side and are currently studying it,” Baghaei stated during a press briefing. These remarks coincide with the official visit of Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran, which began on May 20. Pakistan has taken a central role in facilitating dialogue between the two nations, having previously hosted an initial round of negotiations in mid-April, though those earlier talks did not result in a final agreement.
The involvement of Pakistan as a mediator highlights the complex diplomatic landscape in the region. Historically, Pakistan has often served as a bridge for communication between Iran and Western powers, particularly during periods of heightened tension. This latest diplomatic effort comes at a time when regional stability remains a primary concern for the international community, with US President Donald Trump's administration maintaining a focus on strategic negotiations in the Middle East and Southwest Asia to prevent further escalation of conflicts.
