Iran has responded to U.S. proposal in peace talks, state media reports

Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal to bring an end to the war in the Middle East, Iranian state media reported Sunday

Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal to bring an end to the war in the Middle East, Iranian state media reported Sunday.

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The response “was given through mediator Pakistan,” state news agency IRNA said, without specifying what the response was. “According to the proposed plan, negotiations at this stage will focus on the issue of ending the war in the region.”

The two sides continued to trade fire in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, more than a month after a temporary ceasefire deal was announced that was initially intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.