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BACKCHANNEL BREAKTHROUGH? Pakistan Brokers Ceasefire Plan To Reopen Hormuz: Report

posted by Hannity Staff - 4.06.26

According to a New York Post report, the United States and Iran have received a Pakistan-brokered proposal to halt hostilities, a move that could quickly reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and ease global tensions.

According to a source familiar with the talks, the framework was exchanged overnight and lays out a two-phase plan: an immediate ceasefire followed by a broader, long-term agreement.

“All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, signaling urgency as negotiations intensify.

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At the center of the effort is Pakistan, which is acting as the sole communication channel between Washington and Tehran — a sign of how indirect and delicate the talks remain.

The proposal would begin with an immediate ceasefire, reopening the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil shipments.

Negotiators would then have roughly 15 to 20 days to hammer out a broader settlement under what is being tentatively called the “Islamabad Accord,” culminating in in-person talks in Islamabad.

The outline aligns with earlier reporting from Axios, which said U.S., Iranian, and regional officials were exploring a 45-day ceasefire as a bridge toward a permanent deal.

Behind the scenes, top-level contacts have been intense.

Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, has been in continuous communication with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, according to Reuters.

There has been no immediate public response from officials in Washington or Tehran, underscoring the tentative nature of the proposal.

Iran has previously signaled it would only agree to a lasting ceasefire if it receives guarantees against future attacks by the United States and Israel — a sticking point that could complicate final negotiations.

This story is developing…