Iran Reviewing U.S. Peace Proposal as Pakistan Says It Is Optimistic About a Deal

[The Financial News]  It has been reported that the administration of United States President Donald Trump has delivered a proposal to Iran aimed at ending the war and resuming talks, and is now waiting for a response.
Mediator Pakistan is optimistic that the United States and Iran will reach an agreement soon.
According to a report by The Washington Times on the 7th local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said through state media that Iran is "reviewing the U.S. proposal and will convey its conclusion to mediator Pakistan once a decision is made." Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi also expressed a positive outlook, saying, "We remain hopeful that the two sides will reach an agreement soon."
Diplomatic sources said the proposal is believed to include a months-long ceasefire to create a constructive diplomatic environment and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial navigation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also continued behind-the-scenes contact, including a phone call with Pakistani officials to discuss ways to strengthen regional cooperation.
Although signs of diplomatic progress are emerging through Pakistan's mediation, tensions are rising in the Middle East as sporadic clashes continue and economic uncertainty deepens amid higher oil prices.
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iran launched missiles, drones, and fast boats at a U.S. Navy destroyer passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory strikes in self-defense.
President Donald Trump praised the military's response on social media and lashed out at Iran's leadership, calling them "crazy people." He warned that they would "never have a chance to get nuclear weapons" and said that if they do not sign a deal soon, they will face far stronger and more violent strikes in the future.
However, during a visit to the National Mall renovation site in Washington, D.C., he tried to keep the situation under control, saying that "despite the naval clash, the ceasefire stance remains in place."

jjyoon@fnnews.com Yoon Jae-jun Reporter