Pakistan proposes Islamabad Accord to end US-Iran hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the US receive a Pakistani peace plan proposing an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to end regional hostilities.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

A Diplomatic Breakthrough Mediated by Islamabad

A high stakes diplomatic proposal designed to halt the ongoing war between the United States and Iran has been delivered to both nations, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The framework, developed by Pakistani mediators, seeks to establish an immediate cessation of hostilities as early as today. This initiative represents the most significant effort to date to de-escalate a conflict that has paralyzed international shipping and triggered a global energy crisis.

The Two Tier Structure of the Islamabad Accord

The proposed agreement, tentatively titled the Islamabad Accord, utilizes a phased approach to ensure long term stability. The first phase mandates an immediate ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage currently obstructed by the conflict. Following the initial truce, the plan provides a 15 to 20 day window for both parties to negotiate a more permanent and comprehensive settlement through a memorandum of understanding finalized electronically via Pakistani channels.

High Level Coordination Across Three Nations

The rapid development of this framework follows a night of intensive communication involving top tier officials. Reports indicate that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, maintained direct contact throughout the night with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. While previous reports suggested a potential 45 day ceasefire was under discussion, the current proposal emphasizes a swifter transition toward a finalized regional framework.