[54533] Development in talks to end the fighting: Iran has delivered its response to the Pakistani mediator

Development in talks to end the fighting: Iran has delivered its response to the Pakistani mediator

The state news agency IRNA reported on Sunday, May 10, 2026, that the Islamic Republic had delivered its response to the American draft for ending the fighting to the Pakistani mediator. According to the report, the contacts at this stage are focused on ending the fighting in the region and maritime security in the Persian Gulf. Pakistani sources quoted in Fars News confirmed that the Iranian response was received and passed on to the American side, although Bloomberg noted that as of now there are no clear indications that Iran has accepted the terms of Washington's outline.

In parallel to the contacts, U.S. President Donald Trump clarified in an interview with the program "Full Measure" (as reported by Vahid Online) that he does not intend to stop military operations immediately. Trump claimed that although the Iranian military has been defeated, the U.S. might continue pinpoint strikes for another two weeks to complete goals that have not yet been achieved. The President noted that "we probably destroyed about 70 percent of the targets," but warned: "We have more targets... we will get the enriched uranium buried under the rubble."

The narratives surrounding the fighting remain contradictory. While media outlets close to the Iranian establishment, such as Sepah News, claim that the U.S. failed to achieve its main goals and that the war is dragging on longer than planned, American officials emphasize their intelligence and technological superiority. Iran International reported that there is deep concern within the Israeli security establishment regarding a "partial deal" with Iran, which would allow Tehran to preserve nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.

Meanwhile, global economic pressure is mounting. The Globe and Mail warned that as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and the fighting continues, oil prices could spike to $150 per barrel, which would expose the global economy to a significant crisis. Trump, for his part, rejected criticism regarding a lack of achievements in interviews he gave, and emphasized again that "if I hadn't killed Soleimani, Iran would be a much stronger country today."