Pakistan and Qatar launch peace initiative to de-escalate US-Iran

Pakistan and Qatar have prepared a diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the proposal, developed following consultations with regional partners, has been presented to both Washington and Tehran.

The initiative calls on both parties to return to the status quo that existed before July 9 and to resume negotiations to halt the conflict. This step is being viewed as a "first phase" in de-escalating the current regional tensions.

Under the proposed plan, a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is envisioned. The plan includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, while the US would be expected to suspend its naval blockade and oil sanctions against Iran. It is reported that if both parties accept these terms, the negotiation process is planned to resume immediately. Additionally, maintaining a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is also listed as a key topic of discussion.

According to reports, the "Axios" platform noted that mediators, including Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt, had proposed a 10-day ceasefire to the parties. A US official stated that the administration of US President Donald Trump is reviewing the initiative and has called on Israel to refrain from actions that could limit diplomatic opportunities.

Meanwhile, Israeli officials have announced that the country's military remains in a state of high readiness, with measures in place to counter the potential expansion of the conflict.

Diplomatic efforts to mediate between the US and Iran are historically complex, given the long-standing geopolitical rivalry and the absence of direct diplomatic relations. Qatar and Pakistan have frequently acted as neutral intermediaries in regional conflicts, leveraging their strategic ties with both Western powers and Middle Eastern nations to facilitate back-channel communications.