Iran Proposes Three-Stage Framework for Talks as US Negotiations Stall

VoM News Desk | April 27, 2026 | 01:06 PM IST | Breaking News, World | Follow on Google News

TEHRAN, Apr 27 (VoM News) — Iran has proposed a three-stage framework for resuming negotiations with the United States, even as the second round of talks between the two sides in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough, according to regional media reports.

The proposal, conveyed through mediators, outlines a phased approach beginning with a complete end to hostilities. In the first stage, Tehran has called for a formal end to the ongoing war along with guarantees to prevent any future military action against Iran and Lebanon.

The second stage, contingent on progress in the first, focuses on discussions around the management of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global energy corridor that has remained at the centre of recent tensions.

Only in the third stage would Iran agree to address the nuclear issue, a key sticking point in past negotiations. Washington has long demanded that Tehran halt uranium enrichment and move its stockpiles خارج the country.

Responding to the reported proposal, White House spokesperson Olivia Wales said the US would not conduct negotiations publicly. “These are sensitive diplomatic discussions, and the United States will only agree to a deal that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon,” she told media outlet Axios.

The latest development comes after talks in Pakistan failed to yield progress. Abbas Araghchi, who visited Islamabad twice, declined to hold direct discussions with US officials.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump signalled a tougher stance, saying there would be “no more 18-hour flights” for US envoys, suggesting that further engagement could take place remotely if needed.

Araghchi had earlier travelled to Oman before returning briefly to Pakistan. He has now left for Russia, where he is expected to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss the ceasefire and broader regional developments.

The first round of talks held earlier this month had also ended in a stalemate. US Vice President JD Vance said Washington had presented its “final and best offer,” while Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf maintained that trust remained a major hurdle.

A fragile ceasefire continues to hold across parts of the Middle East, but with both sides firm in their positions, prospects for a resolution remain uncertain as the conflict approaches its second month.

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