Iran sends new peace proposal to the US.

Last night, May 18th, Pakistan announced that it had forwarded Iran's new peace proposal to the United States, in an effort to salvage the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

Despite ongoing disagreements over the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, sources indicate that Washington has begun to soften its stance on several key issues. (Photo: TMV)

According to Reuters , Iran has officially submitted a new proposal to Washington through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides since the only round of peace talks held last month in Islamabad.

A Pakistani source also confirmed that the country had conveyed Tehran's latest messages to the US, but acknowledged that the negotiation process was facing many difficulties. "Both sides are constantly changing their demands. We don't have much time left," the source said.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei also confirmed that Tehran's position had been "conveyed to the US through Pakistan," but did not provide details. The US has not yet issued an official response.

Focus on a ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz.

According to a senior Iranian official, the new proposal focuses first and foremost on ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and easing maritime sanctions.

The Strait of Hormuz is currently a particularly important flashpoint for the global economy . This shipping lane carries approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply. During periods of escalating conflict, Iran effectively tightened its control over the region, significantly disrupting international energy trade.

More sensitive issues, such as Iran's nuclear program and uranium enrichment activities, will be left for later rounds of negotiations.

The new proposal is said to be quite similar to a previous plan that was rejected by US President Donald Trump. However, Iranian sources suggest that Washington's position has now shown signs of changing.

The US is said to have softened its stance.

Iranian officials said the U.S. has agreed to release about a quarter of Iran's frozen assets in foreign banks, totaling tens of billions of dollars. Tehran is still demanding the full return of these assets.

In addition, Washington is believed to have been more flexible in allowing Iran to continue some civilian nuclear activities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran's Tasnim news agency also quoted an anonymous source as saying that the US had agreed to waive oil sanctions against Iran while negotiations were underway. However, Tehran has not officially confirmed this information.

The ceasefire is "life-saving."

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is currently in place. However, negotiations mediated by Pakistan are believed to have stalled.

President Donald Trump declared last weekend that the ceasefire is currently "life-threatening," while warning Iran that it needs to make a decision quickly.

President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social

"The clock is ticking for Iran. They should act quickly, or there will be nothing left," Donald Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social.

Previously, Washington demanded that Tehran dismantle its nuclear program and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran demanded war reparations, an end to the blockade of its ports, and a cessation of fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon – where Israel is battling Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces.

According to Axios, President Donald Trump is expected to meet with his top national security advisors this morning, May 19 (US time), to discuss the possibility of resuming military action if negotiations fail.

Tehran declares it is ready for all scenarios.

Meanwhile, Iran continues to send tough signals. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei affirmed that Tehran is prepared for all eventualities.

"We know exactly how to respond appropriately to even the smallest mistake from the other side," he said in a televised press conference.

With the two sides maintaining a significant gap in their positions, Pakistan's mediation efforts are becoming one of the few remaining channels of dialogue between Tehran and Washington. However, given the rigidity of both sides, observers believe the chances of reaching a comprehensive agreement in the short term remain very slim.

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