US President Trump Urges Iran to Engage in Talks to End West Asia Conflict

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran to engage in talks aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.

The Strait of Hormuz waterway was blocked following Israel's killing of the naval commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, marking the start of the conflict. Iran stated that the US and Israel are 'directly responsible' for this situation, and as the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz would have a global economic impact, President Trump suggested Iran engage in negotiations.

It is reported that the US has proposed a peace plan to Iran, which controls most of the Hormuz region, but Iran has stated it does not agree to this.

Pakistan's top diplomat confirmed on Thursday that Islamabad is mediating 'US-Iran indirect talks' and that Tehran is 'discussing' a 15-point US proposal.

He said, "It is better for them to get serious soon, before it is too late." US President Trump warned on social media that Iran's 'military structure has been destroyed and there is no possibility of returning to that state.'

While a top Iranian diplomat flatly denied on Wednesday that there had been 'talks' with the Trump administration, he admitted that messages were being exchanged through 'friendly countries.'

"Our policy right now is the continuation of resistance," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state television. Islamabad is viewed as a mediator due to its long-standing relationships and regional network with both neighboring Iran and the United States.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that 'brotherly nations' Turkey, Egypt, and other countries are also assisting in this process.