Iran Reviews US Deal as Hopes Rise for Temporary Peace
Iran has not yet made a final decision on a United States proposal aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, officials said, as cautious hopes grow for a temporary agreement that could ease tensions across the region.
Speaking to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Tehran is still carefully reviewing the proposal, which was delivered through Pakistan as a mediator. He said Iran would share its official response once internal discussions are complete.
“The proposal is still under review,” Baghaei explained, adding that the next steps will depend on the outcome of these assessments.
The diplomatic effort comes at a critical moment. The conflict, which began in late February following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has shaken the region and disrupted global energy markets. A ceasefire announced on April 7 paused the fighting, but tensions remain high.
At the center of the talks is a limited, short term agreement rather than a full peace deal. According to officials, the proposed framework would unfold in three stages: formally ending the war, addressing the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and opening a 30 day window for broader negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route for oil and gas, has been a key pressure point. Any sign of stability there has immediate effects on global markets. Reports of possible progress have already pushed oil prices lower and lifted stock markets worldwide.
Despite these signs of optimism, major disagreements remain unresolved. The United States continues to press Iran on its nuclear programme, including demands related to its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran, in turn, has called for an end to military actions in the region, including Israeli strikes linked to the wider conflict.
Some Iranian officials have expressed skepticism. Lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei described the US proposal as unrealistic, while other leaders suggested that reports of progress may be overstated.
On the other side, US President Donald Trump has struck an optimistic tone, saying a deal could be reached soon. “It’s very possible,” he told reporters, while also warning that military action could resume if talks fail.
Pakistan has played a central role in bridging communication between the two sides. Officials in Islamabad say they remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached sooner rather than later, though much depends on Iran’s final decision.
The broader situation remains tense. Military activity in the region has not fully stopped, and conflicts involving Iran backed groups continue to add pressure to negotiations. At the same time, global powers and financial markets are watching closely, aware that even a temporary agreement could bring some stability after weeks of uncertainty.
For now, the world is waiting on Tehran’s next move; one that could shape not only the future of the conflict, but also the balance of power and peace in the region.
