Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

Author: Daniel Khalili-TariPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

Iran is reviewing the latest US responses to its proposal to end the nearly three-month war. Pakistani military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is traveling to Tehran for talks, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has visited Iran to discuss the US proposal. US President Donald Trump warned that negotiations are at a critical point between a deal and renewed strikes against Iran.

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