Iran Accepts Peace Proposal, Hormuz Deadline Pressure Still Looms
Iran acknowledged receiving a ceasefire proposal from the United States via Pakistan and stated that the document is under review. However, Tehran has emphasized that it will not accept decisions imposed through pressure or deadlines.
The circulating draft suggests Pakistan is developing a two-stage framework: an immediate ceasefire as a starting point, followed by negotiations toward a more comprehensive agreement. In this framework, reopening the Strait of Hormuz is mentioned as an initial element, with approximately 15–20 days to finalize a broader settlement, and the option of further discussions in Islamabad.
However, Reuters sources also cited Iran's rejection of opening the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire, while questioning the US's readiness to accept a truly permanent ceasefire. Iran has previously stated that it wants a permanent ceasefire accompanied by guarantees of no further attacks by the US and Israel.
This diplomatic push comes amid ongoing escalation and public pressure from US President Donald Trump, including threats to attack Iranian infrastructure if a deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. This situation keeps the geopolitical risk premium high because Hormuz is a vital route for global oil and gas flows, so any change in shipping status quickly impacts energy market volatility.
For the market, the next direction depends heavily on official confirmation from Washington and Tehran, the details of the ceasefire mechanism (whether it takes effect immediately or in stages), and concrete indicators regarding shipping access in Hormuz. Investors will also monitor whether the discussions include key issues such as security guarantees, sanctions, frozen assets, and nuclear commitments, as this package will determine whether the oil risk premium subsides or rises again. (Zaf)
Source: Newsmaker.id
