Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran reviews US peace proposal, no formal response yet

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States continues to hold, even as Tehran has yet to issue a formal response to a Washington-backed peace proposal aimed at ending weeks of escalating conflict.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the proposal is still under review, with officials confirming that no decision has been reached and no reply has been sent to the United States. According to state media, spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran is “carefully evaluating” the terms delivered through mediators, including Pakistan.

Despite the absence of a formal response, indirect diplomatic engagement continues. Reports indicate that the U.S. proposal includes a framework for a temporary ceasefire, reopening of strategic shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, and broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues.

The ceasefire; reportedly brokered through third-party mediation, has so far prevented a return to full-scale hostilities. However, tensions remain high across the region, with both sides maintaining military readiness and exchanging political warnings.

International observers say the situation remains unstable, with the next phase of talks expected to determine whether the truce evolves into a broader peace agreement or collapses under unresolved disagreements, particularly over nuclear restrictions and sanctions relief.

While diplomatic channels remain open, uncertainty persists over whether Tehran will accept the framework or submit counter-demands, as both sides continue to test the limits of the fragile calm.