Officials confirm receipt of a two-stage ceasefire plan as deadline approaches for potential escalation tied to Strait of Hormuz access.
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U.S., Iranian, and Pakistani officials engaged in overnight negotiations on a proposed ceasefire agreement that could be announced as soon as today, according to multiple reports and official statements.
A proposal under consideration would begin with an immediate halt to hostilities, followed by negotiations toward a broader agreement. The plan was described in a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the discussions. Iran’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed it had received the draft ceasefire framework through Pakistani mediation.
The talks involved Vice President JD Vance, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The discussions took place after weeks of continued strikes targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.
The proposed agreement outlines a two-stage process. The first stage calls for an immediate ceasefire if all parties consent. The second stage would involve in-person negotiations expected to take place in Pakistan within two to three weeks, aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement addressing broader regional issues.
As part of the discussions, Iran is expected to agree to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons in exchange for relief from economic sanctions and access to restricted financial assets.
Iranian officials have publicly stated they are open to negotiations. In remarks reported over the weekend, Foreign Minister Araqchi said the country’s willingness to engage had been mischaracterized and that Iran had not refused talks. This position followed earlier periods in which Iranian officials denied negotiations were underway.
At the same time, Iranian representatives have indicated reservations about the terms under discussion. According to a live update report, officials in Tehran expressed opposition to being pressured into accepting conditions and stated they had developed their own responses to the proposals.
Iran’s Foreign Affairs spokesman stated, “Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection of its confidence in defending its positions.”
Officials also reiterated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would not be agreed to as part of a temporary ceasefire, identifying the issue as a central point in negotiations.
The talks are taking place under a timeline set by President Donald Trump, who warned that failure to reach an agreement would result in expanded military action. The deadline, set for Tuesday evening Eastern Time, was tied to demands that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments.
President Trump stated that prior U.S. strikes had avoided targeting key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, but indicated that those constraints could change if no agreement is reached. In remarks, he said, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards”.
In a Sunday interview, President Trump said negotiations were ongoing and added, “I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now.” He also stated that Iranian negotiators had been granted temporary amnesty to allow talks to proceed.
Trump reiterated the potential consequences of a failed agreement, saying, “If they don’t make a deal and fast, I’m considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil… you’re going to see bridges and power plants dropping all over their country”.
Previous reporting indicated that Israeli officials had been urged not to target Iranian negotiators in order to preserve a channel for discussions. According to an earlier report, there had been efforts to prevent strikes against Araqchi during the conflict.
Recent developments have included continued targeted strikes. Reports indicate that Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in a separate Israeli operation.
As of the latest updates, negotiations remain ongoing, with uncertainty over whether the ceasefire framework will be accepted before the stated deadline.
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