
Iran says it is reviewing the latest proposal sent by the United States as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a wider conflict in West Asia. The development comes amid increasingly sharp rhetoric from Washington, with the White House demanding what President Trump called “100% good answers” from Tehran.
Iranian state-run agency Nour News quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying, “We have received US views and are reviewing them.”
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the latest American proposal was delivered through Pakistani mediators. Tehran said several rounds of indirect communication have already taken place between Iran and the United States, based on Iran’s original 14-point framework.
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in the ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials acknowledged Islamabad’s continued role in carrying messages between both sides as attempts continue to secure a breakthrough agreement.
In the latest diplomatic engagement, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsen Naqvi on Wednesday. The discussions reportedly focused on regional developments, bilateral ties, and the status of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Iranian officials also reviewed the process of diplomatic consultations connected to the talks and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to support regional stability and dialogue.
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Reports have also suggested that Asim Munir could travel to Iran in the coming days as discussions move toward what some observers believe could become a concrete agreement.
Even as diplomatic contacts continue, Washington has sharply increased public pressure on Iran.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews, Donald Trump warned that negotiations were approaching a decisive stage.
“It’s right on the borderline, believe me. If we don't get the right answers, it goes very quickly. We're all ready to go. We have to get the right answers -- it would have to be a complete 100% good answers,” Trump said.
The remarks reinforced growing concerns that the United States could consider military options if talks collapse.
The pressure from Washington intensified further after comments from Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor.
“Iran has a choice to make: they can either agree to a piece of paper that is satisfactory to the United States, or they can face a punishment from our military the likes of which has not been seen in modern history. That's the choice they face,” Miller said during an interview with Fox News.
The comments marked one of the strongest warnings issued publicly by senior US officials during the current phase of negotiations.
The latest diplomatic activity comes at a time when West Asia remains highly volatile, with fears growing that any breakdown in negotiations could trigger a broader regional confrontation.
Despite the escalating rhetoric, multiple stakeholders continue to push for a negotiated settlement aimed at reducing tensions and preventing renewed military conflict in the region.
(With inputs from ANI)