Iran mulls US peace proposal; reply to come via Pakistan mediator
Iran mulls US peace proposal; reply to come via Pakistan mediator
Iran signals it is reviewing the U.S. peace proposal and will respond via Pakistan, as Tehran pushes for a path to talks amid mistrust.
Tehran says it is reviewing Washington’s latest peace proposal and will convey its reply through Pakistan, the key mediator in the talks. A separate Iranian official had earlier dismissed the reported plan as a “list of American wishes,” underscoring lingering skepticism about the terms on offer.
In an interview conducted at a Tehran press conference, Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, described Iran as a rising “superpower” while making clear that talks are ongoing. He said Iran is studying the U.S. response to its own 40-point proposal and will submit a formal reply to the Pakistani mediators after completing the assessment. He acknowledged the long and difficult history of Iran–U.S. negotiations and emphasized that Iran will not be swayed by Western narratives, insisting the country will protect its sovereignty and dignity.
The comments come as Iran asserts it can endure pressure from sanctions, even as the broader diplomatic stalemate continues. Pakistan’s mediation role remains central as talks proceed, with questions about whether a deal can bridge deep differences over security guarantees, sanctions relief, and nuclear concerns.
Analysts say the pace and channel of Iran’s replies—via Pakistan—could signal cautious but potentially meaningful steps toward de-escalation. Yet voices in Tehran stress that any agreement must reflect Iran’s sovereignty and regional interests, underscoring that the path to a durable accord may still be arduous.
