Iran Delivers Response to U.S. Proposal for War Resolution

Iran has reportedly conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending hostilities through Pakistan, signaling a potential shift toward serious negotiations between the two nations.

According to Yonhap News on May 10, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported that the Iranian response to the recent U.S. proposal was delivered to Pakistan on that day. IRNA stated, "The negotiations at this stage will focus on ending the regional conflict as outlined in the proposed plan." However, the specific details of Iran's response have not been disclosed.

President Donald Trump indicated on May 8 that he expected to receive Iran's response that evening, stating, "I will probably get a letter tonight." U.S. media outlet Axios reported on May 6 that the two countries were nearing an agreement on a one-page Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a sentiment echoed by Reuters and Al Arabiya.

The MOU is said to include a declaration of an end to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, restrictions on Iran's nuclear program, and the lifting of sanctions against Iran, along with a commitment to commence negotiations within 30 days for detailed agreements.