Tehran gets 15-key proposal from Washington to bring peace to the Middle East

Pakistani officials revealed on Wednesday that Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States aimed at ending the Middle East war, sparking hopes for a diplomatic resolution amidst ongoing conflict.

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This conflict, which began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, has rapidly spread throughout the region, causing oil prices to skyrocket and threatening the global economy.

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US President Donald Trump has consistently claimed progress in talks with Iran in recent days, despite Tehran's denial of any negotiations taking place.

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However, diplomatic activity appears to be gaining momentum, with two senior officials in Islamabad telling AFP that American proposals to stop the fighting have been conveyed to Iran through Pakistani intermediaries.

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Pakistan is being considered as a potential mediator due to its long-standing ties with both neighboring Iran and the United States, as well as its close contacts in the region.

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Despite this, military activity shows no signs of slowing down, with targets in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia all coming under fire.

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Iran's military claims that its cruise missiles fired at the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group forced it to change its position, warning of powerful strikes when the hostile fleet comes into range.

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US ally Israel, meanwhile, has struck targets in Tehran and a submarine development facility in the central city of Isfahan.

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From the Iranian capital, 40-year-old Shayan expressed a sense of helplessness, stating that despite having basic necessities like gasoline, water, and electricity, there is a feeling of uncertainty and powerlessness among the population.

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On another front, Israeli warplanes pounded the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, with a street covered in shattered cement and warped metal after the early morning strike.

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An apartment building's upper floors appeared damaged, and according to Lebanese authorities, more than 1,000 people have been killed in over three weeks of Israeli strikes, with upwards of one million people displaced.

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In the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, almost cut off from the rest of the country by bombs, Khalil, a man in his 30s, voiced his defiance, saying they will have to take them by force.

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Khalil, sheltering with his young family in a theatre, emphasized that despite Israeli ground operations and the specter of a full-blown invasion, they do not want to leave their land, stating that their heart is there.

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Diplomatically, the two sides offered conflicting accounts, although mediators in the region said work is ongoing behind the scenes to relay messages, with a diplomatic source noting that there is hope but it's too early to be optimistic.

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Iran's speaker of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned the US not to test their resolve to defend their land, while Israel's Channel 12 reported that Trump's proposals include a ceasefire and a 15-point agreement.

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This agreement would include a ban on Iran enriching uranium on its soil and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz oil route, with Iran receiving sanctions relief in return.

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Stocks rose and oil prices tumbled on signs of a possible de-escalation, with focus remaining on the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's oil passes.

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Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday that Iran had given him a very big present worth a tremendous amount of money, which he said demonstrated that they are dealing with the right people, although he did not elaborate further.

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The US president stated that it was related to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has largely blockaded in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, with Tehran assuring safe passage through the strait to non-hostile vessels.

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However, the International Maritime Organisation also cited a statement from Iran's foreign ministry as saying no passage would be granted to vessels belonging to the aggressor parties, namely the United States and the Israeli regime.

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The head of the International Energy Agency said he was ready to approve the release of more oil reserves if needed to cushion the war's impact on global supplies, as the effects of the conflict are already visible around the world.

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Sri Lanka has ordered an extra day off work to conserve energy, and the price of diesel has doubled in Vietnam, with Hanoi resident Nguyen Van Chi saying he had not driven his truck in the past two weeks due to the unbelievable price of diesel.

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The 54-year-old businessman told AFP that he cannot even sell his truck as no one is going to use it, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of the conflict.