Arabic version: إيران تقيم اقتراح السلام الأمريكي

Iran’s mission to the United Nations has accused Washington of “excessive demands” that are pushing peace talks towards collapse. This comes as reports suggest that President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing military action against Iran should negotiations fail.

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, landed in Tehran and met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The two officials focused on recent diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions, as noted in a post on Araghchi’s Telegram channel. According to Al Jazeera, the situation remains delicate, with Trump characterizing the ongoing negotiations as being on the “borderline” between renewed conflict and a potential peace deal.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned that Munir’s visit did not mean “we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation,” as “deep and significant” disagreements remain. Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent, Resul Serdar Atas, remarked that while Munir’s visit signifies progress, it does not guarantee an imminent breakthrough.

In parallel, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar are visiting China, Iran’s primary trading partner, to discuss strategies for resolving the ongoing crisis. The regional war, which has affected the global economy due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Negotiations have continued since an April 8 ceasefire, but a permanent resolution remains elusive.