Pakistan offers two-stage truce plan to end US-Israel war: Report

Pakistan Proposes Two-Stage Truce Plan to End US-Iran Conflict, Reports Say

Pakistan has put forward a two-stage plan to end the conflict between the United States and its allies and Iran, according to multiple reports, with the framework now being considered by both Washington and Tehran. The proposal, which includes an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a US deadline for a deal approaches and as President Donald Trump has threatened severe consequences if no agreement is reached.

According to reporting by Reuters cited in multiple outlets, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in overnight contact with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding finalized electronically through Pakistan, described as the sole communication channel in the talks.

Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15 to 20 days to finalize a broader settlement. The deal, tentatively called the “Islamabad Accord,” would include a regional framework for the strait with final in-person talks in Islamabad.

Coverage Comparison

Reporting from Al Jazeera, Dawn, the Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post, and The Hindu all confirm that Pakistan has put forward a framework but differ in emphasis. Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post focus on the proposal's details and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Dawn and The Hindu highlight cautious statements from officials. The Jerusalem Post provides an Israeli perspective, noting close strategic alignment with the US and citing an Israeli official who dismissed the likelihood of an imminent ceasefire.

Key Claims

* Pakistan proposed a framework to end the conflict: This claim is backed by multiple sources, including Reuters, and is not denied Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, which has declined to confirm or deny the specifics but acknowledged ongoing peace efforts. * A 45-day ceasefire was proposed as part of a two-tier approach: Axios first reported this, citing US, Israeli and regional sources, and the claim has been carried by multiple outlets. * US President Donald Trump threatened to rain 'hell' on Tehran if no deal is made: This threat is reported by multiple sources, including the Jerusalem Post and South China Morning Post. * Iran rejected the US’s 15-point plan: This is reported by Dawn and The Hindu, with Iran's comments this was rejected as "excessive." * Over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran since the war began: This figure appears in Al Jazeera reporting but has been found limited corroboration in other sources. * The US has a deadline approaching for Iran to make a deal: This claim is reported by the Jerusalem Post but has not been independently verified by other outlets.

Perspectives

Iranian perspective: Iran has acknowledged the diplomatic efforts and said it formulated its “legitimate demands” in response to recent proposals, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson. Iran’s envoy to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said the peace efforts were approaching a “critical, sensitive stage” and that a the maximum demand was permanent resolution with guarantees against renewed aggression. Tehran had previously rejected a US 15-point US plan for being "excessive."

US and Israeli perspective: The US has threatened consequences if no deal is reached by a Tuesday deadline, with reports of a deadline approaching. Israel is reported to remain aligned US strategically but not expecting a traditional ceasefire in the coming days, per an Israeli official quoted by The Jerusalem Post.

Pakistani role: Pakistan has not confirmed the proposal but has an official statement saying the peace process is “permanent ongoing.” The reports suggest Islamabad is acting as a go-between, with the army chief personally involved in nighttime communications.

Additional Context

In a separate statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said negotiations are “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes,” signaling that Tehran remains cautious about US deadlines. The conflict, which began the five weeks ago, has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Iran, as per reports.