Iran Sends New Peace Proposal to Pakistan as Trump Dismisses Talks

Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to Pakistan, which has emerged as a key mediator in the tense standoff between Tehran and Washington. The Iranian state news agency IRNA confirmed the move, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in diplomatic calls with several regional and international counterparts to push "new initiatives related to ending the war."

Despite these efforts, President Donald Trump expressed clear dissatisfaction with the latest proposal, calling Iran’s leadership "disjointed" and "messed up." Speaking at the White House, Trump said, "They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens." Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump canceled a planned US delegation trip to Pakistan last week.

The conflict’s broader fallout is severe. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has sent global shipping traffic rerouting around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, significantly delaying and increasing the cost of humanitarian aid shipments to crisis zones in Africa. The UN refugee agency reported that transport costs for delivering aid to Sudan and Chad have doubled, directly impacting vulnerable populations.

International voices are criticizing Trump’s handling of the conflict. German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil rebuked Trump’s dismissive comments about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who had accused the US of entering the conflict without a clear strategy. Klingbeil urged Trump to focus on facilitating serious peace talks rather than offering unsolicited advice.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated an urgent call for dialogue to end the crisis, warning that the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, transport, and food markets.

The ceasefire between the US and Iran remains fragile, with the US military maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports despite the truce. As the 60-day deadline for US congressional approval of the war approaches, the future of negotiations—and the conflict itself—remains uncertain. The international community watches closely as the stakes continue to rise.