What happened
Pakistan handed a new proposal from Iran to the United States, and President Donald Trump said late on Friday that he remained unsatisfied with Tehran’s offer to end the conflict that began after the US and Israel struck Iran on 28 February.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency said the text reached Islamabad on Thursday evening. Pakistani officials confirmed they had passed the proposal to Washington but declined to disclose its contents, Dawn reported.
“At this moment, I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” Trump said. Asked why, he said, “They’re asking for things that I can’t agree,” without giving details. He said Iran had “made strides” in the talks but that there was “tremendous discord” in its leadership, and he expressed “great respect” for Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Why it matters
The handover keeps Pakistan’s channel open at a moment when the two principal parties remain far apart. Diplomatic sources said Iran’s proposals emphasised immediate de-escalation in the Gulf, including steps linked to maritime security and the restoration of commercial activity along critical sea lanes. One source said there had been no significant movement on the nuclear file, while another said the latest text contained limited interim assurances that fall short of the comprehensive commitments the United States is seeking.
Washington has said its naval blockade will remain in place until it sees sufficient movement from Tehran on the nuclear front. Iran has insisted on an end to military pressure and economic restrictions before engaging deeply on nuclear issues, pointing to trust deficits from past negotiations.
What is still uncertain
Neither Pakistan nor the United States published the text of the proposal, and officials on both sides gave no detailed description of its terms. It was not clear whether the latest exchange would produce a further round of talks, and a fragile ceasefire that has held unevenly since early April remained vulnerable around maritime access and economic restrictions. KhabarWire reported earlier on the second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad and on Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal.
Sources & reporting notes
This is a synthesis of published material, not eyewitness reporting. Sources were reviewed on 2026-05-02.
- Primary source — Dawn: “US ‘still not satisfied’ after Tehran conveys another offer”2 May 2026 · Reports Pakistan's handover of Iran's latest proposal, Trump's remarks, and the state of the diplomacy.
- Anadolu Agency: “Iran submits 14-point response to US proposal on ending war via Pakistan”2–3 May 2026 · Reports the Tasnim account of the contents of Iran's proposal.
