Iran said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) it was examining the latest U.S. proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the West Asia war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks.
It came after U.S. President Donald Trump said the negotiations were in their 'final stages,' though he did not provide details. The proposal was delivered by Pakistani officials who have been acting as intermediaries between Tehran and Washington.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed receipt of the proposal, stating that 'Iran is studying the proposal carefully and will respond in due time.' He added that the Islamic Republic remains committed to a diplomatic solution but will not accept any threats to its sovereignty.
The talks aim to de-escalate the conflict that has involved multiple regional actors. Neither side has confirmed a timeline for a final agreement, and both have warned of potential military action if negotiations fail.
