TEHRAN, Iran, May 7 (ANI): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday confirmed that Tehran is reviewing a series of diplomatic communications from the United States delivered through Pakistani intermediaries, according to Press TV.
Baghaei said no formal response has yet been issued as Iranian authorities continue to assess their next course of action.
Earlier in the day, Al Jazeera reported that although no official deadline had been set, Pakistani mediators were expecting a response from Iran on Thursday.
According to the report, Iran is currently focused on securing a cessation of hostilities on all fronts and has indicated that nuclear negotiations are not presently under consideration.
Tehran is reportedly seeking guarantees directly from the United Nations Security Council, the lifting of sanctions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. If those conditions are met, Iran may in a second phase agree to discuss its nuclear program, Al Jazeera reported.
Meanwhile, an Axios report published Wednesday, citing several American officials and sources familiar with the negotiations, described the current diplomatic progress as the most significant development since the conflict began, though a final resolution has yet to be achieved.
According to Axios, negotiators are discussing a “one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding” intended to establish an immediate ceasefire and initiate a 30-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a broader settlement.
Under the proposed framework, Iran would temporarily pause nuclear enrichment activities. In return, the United States would begin easing sanctions and unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets.
The proposal also reportedly includes efforts by both sides to reduce tensions and ease transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Axios noted that many aspects of the proposal remain conditional on the outcome of future negotiations, indicating that the situation remains uncertain and vulnerable to renewed tensions.
American officials told Axios that President Donald Trump’s recent decision to reduce military activity in the Strait of Hormuz was influenced by the diplomatic progress.
The report said the negotiations are being led by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are reportedly communicating with Tehran through both direct channels and third-party intermediaries.
If finalized, the memorandum would formally declare an end to the conflict and shift technical discussions to either Islamabad or Geneva, according to the report. (ANI)
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