Iran said this evening that it is “considering” a new U.S. proposal amid a visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s interior minister, who is mediating talks between the two sides, according to the foreign ministry.

“We have received the views of the U.S. side and are now considering them,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai told state television, while also expressing “deep distrust” toward the United States.

He added that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing based on Tehran’s 14-point proposal, with Pakistan’s interior minister in Iran to help facilitate the process.

Iran’s terms

Baghai reiterated the Islamic Republic’s demands, including the “release of frozen Iranian assets” abroad and an end to the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.

He also said Iran is calling for the creation of a mechanism with Oman to ensure long-term security in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to him, Iran is also prepared to develop safety-of-navigation protocols in cooperation with other coastal states, though he did not provide further details.

Iran has reportedly restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to all but its own vessels since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel escalated in late February, a move that has caused major disruptions to global energy supply chains. The United States responded last month by imposing its own restrictions on Iranian ports.

Pezeshkian: US pressure is an illusion

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said earlier that Iran has consistently upheld its commitments and explored all avenues to avoid war.

At the same time, he criticized the U.S. administration over threats of intensified attacks if Tehran fails to reach an agreement acceptable to Washington. In a post on X, he said U.S. efforts to force Iran into capitulation “are nothing more than an illusion.”

“Mutual respect in diplomacy is far wiser, safer, and more sustainable than war,” Pezeshkian emphasized.