Virendra Pandit
New Delhi: In the latest diplomatic push amid intensified war in West Asia, Pakistan on Monday anxiously waited to stay relevant in global diplomacy, for a second time in recent days, as the United States and Iran weighed in what the South Asian ‘mediator’ believed would become basis for an “Islamabad Accord,” the media reported.
There was, however, no immediate response to it, either from the US or the Iranian officials. Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi also declined comment. It remained unclear whether this was a fresh proposal, or originated into the earlier one.
Recently, the US and Iran had not commented on an attempted proposal reportedly arrived at in Islamabad in the meeting of foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey with their Pakistani counterpart.
On Sunday, Pakistan likely submitted a two-stage ceasefire-leading to peace—plan to the two fighting countries whose war entered 37th day.
The deal, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” would include a regional framework for the Strait of Hormuz, with final in-person talks in Islamabad.
According to media reports, Iran and the United States received this Pakistani plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan exchanged a framework to end hostilities with Iran and the US overnight, outlining a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.
“All elements need to be agreed today,” the report, quoting the sources said, adding the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding finalized electronically through Pakistan, the sole communication channel in the talks.
American media outlet axios first reported on Sunday that the United States, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing US, Israeli and regional sources.
Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, was in contact “all night long” with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15–20 days’ window to finalize a broader settlement.
Earlier, Iranian officials reportedly said Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees they will not be attacked again by the US and Israel. They said Iran has received messages from mediators including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.
The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.
Iran has yet to commit despite intensified civilian and military outreach.
“Iran has not responded yet,” a report said, adding proposals backed by Pakistan, China and the United States for a temporary ceasefire have drawn no commitment so far.
There was no immediate response from Chinese officials either.
The latest diplomatic push comes amid escalating hostilities that have raised concerns over disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
US President Donald Trump has in recent days publicly pressed for a rapid end to the conflict, warning of consequences if a ceasefire is not reached within a short timeframe.
The conflict has heightened volatility in energy markets, with traders closely watching any developments that could affect flows through the strait.
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