Iran’s response to US proposal possible today: Pakistani source
Iran could respond to the US proposal through Pakistan on Thursday, a Pakistani source told Al Arabiya.The source added that contacts with the Iranian side remained in place, saying that there were no obstacles to maintaining contact or receiving responses.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Moreover, the source said that President Donald Trump had asked for a “swift Iranian response” to the proposal made by the US.Beyond that, the Pakistani source also hinted at a possible solution to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, saying that discussions were ongoing and understandings could be reached.Earlier, Al Arabiya reported citing sources that there were intensive contacts for the reopening of the strait adding that understandings were reached for a possible easing of US blockade in return for the strait’s gradual reopening.Trump had said on Wednesday that he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible,” but threatened to resume strikes on the country if negotiations failed.Israel and the US began striking Iran on February 28 which retaliated by attacking Israel and launching strikes on civilian infrastructure in neighboring Gulf countries and blocking the strait. A ceasefire was reached last month but remains fragile.The US responded to Iran’s blockade of the strait by imposing a targeted naval blockade of shipping to and from Iranian ports.Pakistan has played a key role as a mediator between Iran and the US to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. Read more:Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ following ‘very good’ talks in past 24 hours‘Out of the question’ to lift sanctions while Hormuz remains blocked: French FM
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