Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say
Iran has proposed a new deal aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, although immediate progress in negotiations remains uncertain. While a ceasefire has temporarily halted violence, reports suggest that hostilities may resume soon. Regional officials indicate that Iran has made some concessions, but skepticism about the negotiations persists.
- ▪Iran has made a new proposal for a deal to end the war in the Middle East, according to regional officials.
- ▪A ceasefire has paused most violence, but reports suggest a resumption of hostilities is imminent.
- ▪Iran is said to have reiterated concessions, including a long-term suspension of its nuclear program and a phased reopening of the strait of Hormuz.
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People drive past an anti-US billboard depicting Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz in Tehran on Sunday. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople drive past an anti-US billboard depicting Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz in Tehran on Sunday. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersUS-Israel war on IranIran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials sayTehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimistic Middle East crisis – live updates Jason Burkeand Saeed Shah in IslamabadMon 18 May 2026 13.21 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 13.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran has made a new proposal for a deal to definitively end the war in the Middle East, officials in the region…
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