(Photo by AFP)Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States to end the Middle East war, Pakistani officials said Wednesday, raising hopes for a diplomatic solution even as Iran said it has fired a volley of cruise missiles at a US aircraft carrier. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed progress in talks with Iran in recent days, even though Tehran has denied any negotiations were taking place. Pakistan is being touted as a possible mediator given its longstanding ties with both neighbouring Iran and the United States, as well as close contacts in the region. Even so, there was no let-up in the military activity, with targets in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia all coming under fire. The Trump administration similarly offered a 15-point plan before a shorter Israeli and US bombing campaign against Iran in June.

Source: Punch March 25, 2026 15:04 UTC