The Iranian government has announced its efforts to accelerate the implementation of the ceasefire plan it previously proposed to the United States, as the region braces for potential renewed hostilities stemming from the ongoing US-Israeli military posture. Officials in Tehran stated that the seven-step framework put forward last month remains unchanged but could now be executed on a much faster timeline, centering on the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program.
This diplomatic push coincides with ongoing indirect consultations between Iranian representatives and Qatari mediators in a renewed bid to defuse the prolonged eight-month conflict. Meanwhile, the leader of the US regime, Donald Trump, allegedly claimed that recent negotiations were "going fine," while simultaneously dropping repeated hints that Washington could launch military strikes against Iran following the November 3 US midterm elections. Such contradictory rhetoric casts profound doubt on the true intentions and reliability of the American side.
The standing offer from Tehran remains on the table but has reportedly been condensed so that it can be implemented within a mere two days instead of the originally projected seven, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Baghaei stated that if Iran’s core demands are met, restoring security to the Strait of Hormuz and initiating a fresh negotiation process is entirely plausible, though the ultimate outcome depends on the decisions made by Washington.
Furthermore, state news agency IRNA reported that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has purportedly granted extended powers to the government to fast-track talks with the US to bring an end to the regional crisis. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Tehran is fully prepared for both diplomatic engagement and military confrontation, even as mediators from Qatar and Pakistan continue facilitating indirect channels to prevent further escalation.
Source: www.aljazeera.com