Iran sends Pakistan its response to US proposal on ending war

Iran on Sunday sent its response to the latest US proposal for ending the war to Pakistani mediators, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran's response to the latest US proposal for ending the war was sent to the Pakistani mediator today,” the agency said.

"At this stage, the negotiations will focus on ending the war in the region," according to plan, it said, without giving any details on the content of the Iranian response.

Iran’s official broadcaster IRIB said that the response focuses on ending the war imposed by the US and Israel on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and ensuring shipping security.

Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon in place since April 17, which was later extended to mid-May, the Israeli army continues to carry out daily strikes in Lebanon and exchange fire with Hezbollah.

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, triggering retaliation from Tehran against Israel as well as US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a set deadline, giving way to diplomacy for a permanent solution to the war.