Iran Submits New Peace Proposal to US via Pakistan

Iranian authorities have submitted a new proposal to the United States via Pakistan in an effort to advance negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, reported the development on Friday, May 1, 2026.

According to the state-run media outlet, the Islamic Republic of Iran delivered the text of its latest negotiation proposal to Pakistan, acting as an intermediary, on the afternoon of Thursday, April 30, 2026. Neither Washington nor Islamabad has issued a public statement regarding the proposal as of May 1, 2026.

The diplomatic outreach occurs as the United States and Iran engage in a dialogue process aimed at reaching an agreement to terminate the conflict in the Middle East. The current hostilities were triggered by a surprise offensive launched on February 28, 2026, by the United States and Israel against Iran. This military action took place while Washington and Tehran were in the midst of negotiations for a new nuclear agreement.

Diplomatic Deadlock and Previous Proposals

Despite the ongoing dialogue, divergent positions have prevented the two nations from holding a second meeting in Islamabad. The capital of Pakistan previously hosted an initial face-to-face meeting following a ceasefire agreement reached on April 8, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump subsequently extended that ceasefire without a specified expiration date.

Tehran had previously submitted a proposal to Washington during the prior week, suggesting a multi-phase negotiation process. The first phase of that proposal focused on ending the war and the mutual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while deferring discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program to a later stage.

U.S. Media reports indicated that President Trump was not convinced by that specific proposal, citing the delay of the nuclear program issue as a primary reason for the rejection.

Historical Context of High-Level Meetings

The current diplomatic efforts follow a significant high-level encounter held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, 2026. This meeting represented the highest level of direct engagement between the two countries since the success of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

The Iranian delegation at that summit was led by the President of the Parliament, Mohamed Baqer Qalibaf, while the U.S. Delegation was headed by Vice President JD Vance. Despite the seniority of the representatives, the two parties failed to reach an agreement to end the war initiated by the U.S. And Israel against Iran.

The submission of the new proposal on April 30, 2026, indicates a continued attempt by Tehran to utilize Pakistani mediation to bridge the gap between the two administrations and establish a framework for peace.