Pakistan delivered US proposal to Iran, senior Iranian source tells Reuters

Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, but the venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided. The source, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, did not disclose details of the proposal or whether it was the reported 15-point US framework to end the war. The source added that Turkey was helping explore ways to end the war and said that “either Turkey or Pakistan is under consideration as the venue for such talks”. Read: No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after the February 28th "pre-emptive" attack against Iran by the US and Israel following a series of direct military exchanges, marking one of the most dangerous confrontations between the two in years. Tensions intensified after high-level Iranian leadership was targeted in strikes, including reports surrounding the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that significantly heightened the risk of a broader regional war. The fighting has since involved missile and drone attacks, with Iranian strikes targeting US positions and assets, resulting in casualties and fuelling fears of further escalation. Washington has bolstered its military posture while seeking support from allies, as Tehran has projected defiance alongside conditional openness to negotiations. In recent days, diplomatic efforts have accelerated, with backchannel contacts and proposals — including a reported US framework to end hostilities — being relayed through intermediaries such as Pakistan and Turkey. While no ceasefire has been reached, attention is increasingly shifting towards potential talks, amid concerns that a prolonged conflict could destabilise energy markets, disrupt key shipping routes, and further inflame an already volatile Middle East.