WASHINGTON

The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict in the Middle East, a report said Tuesday.

The New York Times, citing two officials briefed on the diplomacy, said the proposal was delivered via Pakistan and outlines steps addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs as well as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

The report said it remains unclear whether Iran will accept the proposal or if Israel supports it, as the war—now in its fourth week—continues with US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation.

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has emerged as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad signaling its readiness to host talks if both sides agree, according to officials cited by the report.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran over the past two days.

Iranian officials said they have received messages from some “friendly countries” relaying a US request for negotiations to end the war while denying any direct talks with Washington.

The US and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.