Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran's state-run media reported Sunday. The report did not provide details of the response, but said Iran seeks a permanent ceasefire rather than a temporary truce. The development came as drones targeted Gulf nations, according to reports, though no group immediately claimed responsibility.
Iran's state-run media said the response was delivered to Pakistani mediators, who have acted as intermediaries between Tehran and Washington. The mediators were expected to convey the response to U.S. officials. Iran's message emphasized that any negotiations should aim for a permanent end to the conflict, the state media said, without specifying which war it referred to. The context suggests the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in which Iran-backed groups have been involved, though the report did not explicitly name the parties.
The drone attacks on Gulf nations were reported by multiple outlets, but details remained scarce. It was not immediately clear which nations were targeted or the extent of any damage. No group claimed responsibility for the drone activity. The timing of the attacks, coinciding with the diplomatic exchange, drew attention but no direct link was established in the reports.
The PBS NewsHour report, citing Iran's state-run media, stated that Iran wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war. The Washington Times similarly reported that Iran's state-run media said the response was sent via Pakistani mediators and that Iran seeks a permanent end to the war. Both outlets noted the drone activity targeting Gulf nations in the context of the diplomatic developments.
No further details on the content of Iran's response were immediately available. The U.S. had proposed a ceasefire framework, and Iran's reply through intermediaries marks a step in the diplomatic process. The situation remains fluid, with the drone incidents adding to regional tensions.
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