Iran sent an official response to a U.S. proposal to end the war through Pakistan on Sunday [1, 2].

The move signals a potential diplomatic opening in a volatile region where the closure of critical shipping lanes and ongoing military hostilities have threatened global economic stability.

According to the Iranian state news agency IRNA, Pakistan acted as the intermediary for the transmission of the reply [1, 2]. The communication comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transit [2].

IRNA said, "The first stage of the negotiations will focus on ending hostilities." The Iranian government is seeking specific guarantees against future attacks as a condition for peace [1, 3].

Reporting from Tehran, Almigdad Elruhaid said Iran has transmitted its reply via the Pakistani mediator [1]. The focus of the current talks involves halting regional conflict and ensuring the maritime corridor remains open for trade [3].

Tehran's insistence on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains a central pillar of its response [1, 3]. The state news agency said that these preliminary steps are necessary before broader negotiations can proceed — a strategy aimed at stabilizing the immediate security environment [1, 3].

Pakistan's role as a diplomatic conduit suggests a strategic effort to utilize neutral regional actors to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran [1, 2]. The U.S. proposal, which prompted this response, aimed to establish a framework for a sustainable cease-fire [1].

“"The first stage of the negotiations will focus on ending hostilities,"”

The use of Pakistan as a mediator indicates that both the U.S. and Iran are avoiding direct bilateral contact while still seeking a diplomatic exit from the conflict. By prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and securing guarantees against future attacks, Iran is attempting to link its security requirements to the restoration of global trade flows, placing the burden of stability on the fulfillment of these specific conditions.