Iran makes new request to US for peace

2026-05-01 16:34:59Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Iran makes new request to US for peace

Pakistani mediators are awaiting a revised proposal from Iran to end the conflict with the United States, after US President Donald Trump rejected an earlier version.

Diplomatic sources say a new response from Tehran could come as early as Friday. 

According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Iran has already submitted a new draft through Pakistani mediators, at a time when negotiations between the two countries appear to have stalled.

Tehran's previous proposal envisaged opening the Strait of Hormuz as a first step and addressing nuclear issues later, but was rejected by Washington. 

President Trump has emphasized that only he and a few other people know the status of the talks, implying that the negotiations are taking place "by telephone."

He added that any response to the Iranian proposal would depend on how far Tehran is willing to go in limiting its nuclear program. 

The volatility of the situation has been immediately reflected in energy markets. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.04 (0.94%) to $111.44 a barrel, while U.S. crude rose 41 cents (0.39%) to $105.48 a barrel. Brent contracts for June delivery, which expired on Thursday, reached $126.41 a barrel – the highest level since March 2022. 

Armistice and legal deadlines 

Although the parties had agreed to a ceasefire on April 8, talks continue with the aim of a more permanent agreement that would ensure peace and stability in the region. 

At the same time, the 60-day deadline set by the War Powers Act of 1973 for congressional approval is expiring. Many lawmakers see May 1 as the date when that deadline will be met, based on President Trump's announcement of the start of operations on March 2. Without congressional approval, the law requires the president to cease any use of U.S. forces. 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the deadline could be "lifted" in the event of a ceasefire, while some Republican senators insist that the president could extend military involvement for another 30 days. 


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