An interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is in its final phase to terminate the ongoing war, a Pakistani official said.
The agreement is critical because it aims to resolve the conflict and end the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane.
The unnamed Pakistani official, speaking from Islamabad, said the deal is "fairly comprehensive to terminate the war" [1]. The official said that while progress is significant, the process remains delicate, stating, "It is never over till it is done" [1].
According to reports, the proposed framework for ending the conflict would unfold in three stages [1]. This phased approach is designed to transition the two nations from active hostilities toward a stable ceasefire.
Diplomatic efforts have intensified with the involvement of Pakistani intermediaries. A Pakistani delegation, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, recently visited Iran to facilitate the negotiations [2]. Islamabad has also sent a revised proposal to help bridge remaining gaps between the two powers [2].
U.S. officials have indicated that the deal includes specific maritime security agreements. An unnamed U.S. official said, "The sides have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz" [3]. This move would alleviate international pressure on energy markets, and global trade routes that have been disrupted by the war.
The negotiations represent a significant shift in regional diplomacy. While the interim deal focuses on immediate cessation of hostilities, the three-stage plan serves as a roadmap for a more permanent resolution [1].
“"It is fairly comprehensive to terminate the war."”
The transition to a three-stage framework suggests that both the U.S. and Iran are seeking a gradual de-escalation rather than an immediate, all-or-nothing treaty. By prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the parties are addressing the most urgent economic pressure point first, which may provide the necessary diplomatic breathing room to resolve deeper political grievances in later stages.
