Iran has presented mediators with a three-stage framework for negotiations and has indicated it could return to talks if the United States accepts the structure, according to a report.
Lebanon-based pro-Hezbollah outlet Al Mayadeen reported on April 26 (local time) that Iran conveyed a phased proposal that begins with guarantees of a cease-fire, moves to maritime cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz, and then addresses Iran’s nuclear program. The report said Iran has signaled it would rejoin negotiations if Washington accepts the framework.
The proposal divides issues by stage. In the first stage, Iran would seek a halt to U.S. and Israeli military actions and guarantees against renewed attacks on Iran and Lebanon, and it would not discuss other topics at that stage.
If an agreement is reached in the first stage, talks would move to a second stage focused on management of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is said to be considering a new legal regime to govern the strait in cooperation with Oman.
In the third stage, Iran’s nuclear program would be placed on the agenda, but only if agreements are reached in the first two stages.
Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on the same day and met with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, among others. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said the visit was intended to deliver Iran’s demands for ending the war through mediator Pakistan.
Araghchi was reported to have presented Pakistan with key issues including a new legal regime for the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damage, guarantees against renewed aggression, and lifting a maritime blockade on Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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