Iran, US Exchange Ceasefire Proposals via Pakistan

0:00Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Iraqi, announced that Tehran is looking over a United States proposal for a ceasefire in the Middle East war, delivered through Pakistani mediators. The plan includes 15 points aimed at ending the conflict. Iraqi stressed that passing messages this way does not count as direct negotiations with the United States. Iran has responded with its own five-point outline, calling for war reparations and full control over the strait of Hormuz. Earlier, some Iranian voices dismissed the American effort outright, saying the war ends only on Tehran's terms. United States officials see things differently. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated on March 25, 2026, that talks with Iran remain active and productive, pushing back against the denials from Tehran. Iranian leaders, including a military spokesman, made clear there will be no face-to-face discussions, accusing the United States of talking to. Still, the review process moves forward indirectly.

1:02Amid this diplomatic tug of war, airstrikes keep hitting targets in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, showing no signs. Of slowing down as both sides exchange proposals, local news, powered by AI, this is sending news today. I'm Kori with the story.