Iran has said that Tehran has not yet reached a final decision on a US proposal conveyed through Pakistani mediation and remains in the review phase.
“The most important foreign policy issue being discussed these days is the war, the ceasefire, and efforts to end the war and restore peace and stability in the region,” foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told Iran’s official IRNA news agency on Thursday.
He said recent discussions with Pakistani officials had focused on Iran’s proposed framework, described as a “14-point proposal,” which had been transmitted to the United States through Pakistan.
Baghaei said Iran is currently reviewing the proposal and would communicate its conclusions to the Pakistani mediator after internal assessments are finalised.
“Based on the outcome of these message exchanges, the next step will be decided,” he said.
Responding to a question about whether Tehran had already responded to Washington, Baghaei said Iran has not yet provided a response.
“We are still reviewing the proposal. We need to reach a conclusion first, and we will definitely inform the public afterwards,” he added.
Araghchi talks to Dar
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also briefed his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on his recent visit to China and consultations held there on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, Dar held a phone call with Araghchi during which the two top diplomats exchanged views on recent regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability.
The Iranian foreign minister also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the repatriation of Iranian nationals from previously seized vessels and appreciated Islamabad’s continued diplomatic and humanitarian support.
During his visit to China on Wednesday, Araghchi said Iran remains serious and steadfast in diplomacy while maintaining full readiness to respond to any “malicious act.”
He also briefed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Beijing on recent diplomatic efforts and initiatives aimed at ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, including ongoing negotiations mediated by Pakistan between Tehran and Washington.
“Iran, just as it acted decisively in defending itself and remains fully prepared to confront any aggression, is also serious and steadfast in the field of diplomacy,” Araghchi said.
