- The diplomatic efforts come about six weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect
- Baghaei said several exchanges had already taken place between Tehran and Washington
- the United States was waiting for Tehran’s response but warned that action could come swiftly if talks failed
Iran says it is reviewing the latest proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump signalled he was willing to give Tehran more time but warned of possible renewed military action if negotiations fail.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had received Washington’s latest position and was assessing it, according to state-affiliated media.
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Pakistan, which hosted peace discussions last month and has been facilitating communication between both sides, remains involved in mediation efforts.
Baghaei said several exchanges had already taken place between Tehran and Washington, while Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran on Wednesday.
The diplomatic efforts come about six weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect, though negotiations have made limited progress.
The prolonged uncertainty has pushed global oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and the wider economic impact.
Trump, speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, said the United States was waiting for Tehran’s response but warned that action could come swiftly if talks failed.
“If we don’t get the right answers, things can move very quickly,” Trump said, adding that the timeline could range from a few days depending on developments.
The U.S. president also reiterated his administration’s position against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
“We are in the final stages regarding Iran. Ideally, I want fewer casualties rather than more, but we have options,” he said.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned against any renewed strikes, stating that another attack could trigger a broader regional conflict extending beyond the Middle East.
Iran recently submitted a fresh proposal to Washington, reportedly maintaining previous demands including sanctions relief, compensation for war-related damage, release of frozen assets, U.S. troop withdrawal and arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategic waterway, which previously handled about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has remained largely disrupted since the conflict escalated.
On Wednesday, Iran unveiled a map outlining a “controlled maritime zone” around the Strait of Hormuz and announced that ships seeking passage would require approval from a newly established authority overseeing the area.
Tehran said the route could be reopened for countries complying with its conditions, a move Washington has reportedly opposed amid concerns over potential transit charges and wider energy supply disruptions.
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