A ceasefire plan involving Pakistan, Iran and the US is reportedly under discussion as regional mediators push for an immediate halt to hostilities between Tehran and Washington. According to sources, the proposal outlines a two-stage framework that would begin with a ceasefire and could reopen the Strait of Hormuz before broader negotiations proceed.
The plan, informally referred to as the “Islamabad Accord,” was exchanged with Iran and the United States through Pakistan. It describes a fast-moving diplomatic effort aimed at securing agreement on core terms before moving toward a more comprehensive settlement.
The reported framework follows a two-step structure. First, it calls for an immediate ceasefire. Then, it would open a short window of about 15 to 20 days to finalise a wider agreement.
The initial understanding would be handled as an electronic memorandum of understanding through Pakistan, which is described as the sole communication channel in the talks. Public reporting has also described Pakistan as one of the active mediators in the current ceasefire efforts. One of the most important elements in the reported plan is the Strait of Hormuz. An immediate ceasefire would reopen the waterway, while a final agreement would include a regional framework for managing the strait.
❗️ Iranian WAR may END on Monday — source to Reuters
The plan to end hostilities and REOPEN Strait of Hormuz handed over to the US and Iran
'All elements need to be agreed TODAY' — source says pic.twitter.com/0Ks2eVh08n
— RT (@RT_com) April 6, 2026That matters because the strait remains a critical route for global oil supplies. Any diplomatic breakthrough tied to shipping access is likely to draw close attention from governments and energy markets alike.
Tehran has received the proposal but has not committed to it. A senior Iranian official, according to the report, said Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for what it sees as only a temporary ceasefire. Pakistan has intensified both civilian and military outreach, but Iran has yet to give a clear answer.
Read: IRGC Says Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Old Status
Separately, the Foreign Office neither confirmed nor denied reports of a specific plan. Instead, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the peace process is ongoing. That response leaves open the possibility of continued backchannel negotiations without publicly endorsing any single proposal.
If the plan moves forward, the next stage would focus on finalising an agreement in Islamabad. A broader deal could include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.
For now, however, the proposal remains under review. That means the story is less about a completed deal and more about whether mediation can turn a ceasefire concept into a formal agreement.
