Iran reviews U.S. proposalIran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump says talks near end
Iran said it is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal on Thursday, May 21, while President Donald Trump said the talks over the conflict were in their final stages.
The negotiations come after months of U.S. and Israeli military pressure on Iran, and they matter because a deal could ease the risk of further strikes and wider regional escalation.
Tehran
Iranian officials say they are examining Washington’s latest response and want clearer assurances before any agreement is announced. The Revolutionary Guards have also warned that renewed attacks would bring severe retaliation beyond the region.
Washington
Trump’s team says the talks are close to completion and that the United States can wait briefly for the right answer. At the same time, Trump has said more strikes remain possible if the deal does not come together.
Pakistan
Pakistan has stepped up its mediation effort and is pressing both sides to keep the channel open. Officials there describe their role as helping narrow the remaining gaps and move the talks toward a formal understanding.
- The Revolutionary Guards answer directly to Iran’s supreme leader, not the elected government.
- Pakistan has previously hosted back-channel diplomacy in several Middle East disputes.
- The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
