Pakistan has reportedly shared a proposed ceasefire framework with the United States and Iran in an effort to end the ongoing conflict, with the plan being referred to as the “Islamabad Accord.”
According to Reuters, the proposal was delivered overnight and sets out a two-step process. The first stage calls for an immediate ceasefire, while the second envisions a broader agreement to be finalized within the coming days.
The reported framework could come into effect as early as Monday and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has remained at the center of market and security concerns during the crisis.
Sources familiar with the development said all major elements of the proposal need to be agreed the same day. The initial arrangement is expected to take the form of a memorandum of understanding, to be finalized electronically through Pakistan, which is said to be acting as the main communication channel in the talks.
Reports also said Field Marshal Asim Munir remained in contact through the night with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as efforts continued to secure agreement on the plan.
Under the proposal, the ceasefire would take effect immediately, followed by a 15 to 20-day period to negotiate a wider settlement. Final in-person talks are also expected to be held in Islamabad if the process moves ahead.
The broader deal is also expected to include Iranian assurances related to its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, according to the reported framework.
Despite the latest diplomatic push, there is no confirmation yet that Tehran has agreed to the proposal. Pakistani sources said Iran has received the plan but has not committed so far, despite increased outreach through both civilian and military channels.
Iranian officials have previously indicated that Tehran wants a permanent ceasefire with guarantees that it will not come under renewed attack from the United States or Israel. Reports also said Iran has received messages from multiple mediators, including Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
There was no immediate public response from US or Iranian officials on the latest proposal. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined to comment on the reported framework.
The effort comes at a time of growing concern over the impact of the conflict on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies. Any disruption in the area is closely watched by energy markets, and recent tensions have already added to volatility.
US President Donald Trump has also publicly pushed for a quick end to the conflict in recent days, warning of consequences if a ceasefire is not reached within a short period.
If it moves forward, the reported Islamabad Accord could place Pakistan at the center of one of the most significant diplomatic efforts linked to the current regional crisis.
Source: Reuters