Revised Iranian Proposal to End Middle East Conflict Shared with U.S., Pakistani Source Says

Pakistan has shared a revised proposal from Iran with the United States in an effort to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a Pakistani source speaking to Reuters on May 18, 2026 ^[1]. The source indicated that peace talks remain stalled and emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement, stating, “We don’t have much time,” while noting that both countries “keep changing their goalposts” ^[1].

President Donald Trump confirmed that he is reviewing the new Iranian proposal but expressed skepticism about its potential to lead to a deal ^[2]. Semiofficial Iranian news outlets, Tasnim and Fars, reported that Iran sent a 14-point proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. proposal ^[2]. However, these claims have not been independently verified by other professional news organizations ^[1].

In March 2026, a senior Iranian official described the initial U.S. proposal to end the war as “one-sided and unfair” ^[3]. Despite this, U.S. and Iranian negotiators, with assistance from Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators, were reportedly moving closer to a framework agreement to end the conflict before the ceasefire expired on April 21, 2026 ^[4].

What Is Known

Pakistan has played a mediating role by conveying Iran’s revised proposal to the United States ^[1]. President Trump is currently reviewing the proposal, though he remains doubtful about its effectiveness ^[2]. The proposal reportedly consists of 14 points, according to Iranian sources ^[2].

What Remains Unclear

The specific details of the revised Iranian proposal have not been disclosed, and the claims regarding the 14-point proposal have not been confirmed by independent sources ^[1]. The status of the negotiations and whether they will lead to a resolution remains uncertain, as both sides appear to have differing views on the proposals presented ^[1][3].