United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday that the US has shared a 15-point peace plan with Iran through the Pakistani government.
He added during a White House Cabinet meeting, attended by President Donald Trump, that if the deal succeeds, it will benefit Iran, the region, and the world.
Pakistan is acting as mediator
“We have, along with your foreign policy team, presented a 15-point action list that forms the framework for a peace deal. This has been circulated through the Pakistani government, acting as the mediator, and this has resulted in strong and positive messaging and talks, as you just indicated to the press,” Witkoff said.
“But these are sensitive diplomatic discussions, and you have directed us to maintain confidentiality on the specific terms and not negotiate through the news media, as others do. We will see where things lead, and if we can convince Iran that this is the inflexion point with no good alternatives for them, other than more death and destruction,” he added.
A senior political-security official told state broadcaster Press TV on Wednesday that Iran has rejected the US proposal to end the ongoing conflict. The official said Iran will agree to a ceasefire only on its own terms and timeline, and called the proposal one-sided and excessive.
Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff praised Donald Trump and said his “peace through strength” policy is the most effective way to reach a diplomatic solution.
What did Steve Witkoff say?
“We have strong signs that this is a possibility and if a deal happens, it will be great for the country of Iran, for the entire region and the world at large. Your policy of peace through strength is the most effective tool for a diplomatic resolution here, just as this policy was an effective tool in each and every one of all of the other conflicts you settled in your first year,” he said.
He said Iran is looking for a way-out “following your powerful threat on Saturday”.
“Your indications that you are willing to listen to peace proposals have been well received instructed us that your preference is always peace and that we should make that our priority. We have delivered that message, along with the 15 points for peace. Finally, we have told Iran one last thing. Don’t miscalculate again,” he said.
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