Proposal calls for ceasefire, negotiations, and protection of shipping routes amid ongoing hostilities.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

Pakistan and China have introduced a five-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving Iran, as the war approaches the timeline initially projected by President Donald Trump without a resolution.

Details of the plan were shared by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry in a statement posted on social media. The proposal outlines five primary objectives: an immediate ceasefire, the initiation of peace negotiations, a halt to strikes on non-military targets, the protection of key maritime shipping routes, and the establishment of an agreement supported by the United Nations.

Pakistan has positioned itself as an intermediary in communications between the United States and Iran during the conflict, while China has faced allegations of providing support to Tehran.

The proposal does not address Iran’s nuclear program, including uranium enrichment or proliferation concerns, which have been central to U.S. policy. The Trump administration has cited preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon as a primary objective of its military operations.

The conflict began in late February, with Trump initially indicating that military action could be resolved within approximately five weeks. As that timeframe approaches, active hostilities continue across the region, with no formal ceasefire in place.

The inclusion of provisions to protect shipping routes reflects ongoing concerns about disruptions in strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, which has been affected by the conflict and remains critical to global energy supplies.

It remains unclear whether the United States or its allies will engage with the proposal as military operations continue and diplomatic efforts remain limited.