Washington: According to two Middle East officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, the proposal was jointly put forward by mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey in an effort to halt hostilities and create space for long-term diplomatic negotiations.

The proposed 45-day ceasefire is intended to serve as a critical window for both sides to engage in extensive talks aimed at reaching a permanent agreement and ending the war. Central to the proposal is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route whose disruption has raised concerns over international energy security.

The draft was reportedly delivered late Sunday night to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. As of now, neither Tehran nor Washington has formally responded to the proposal.

Uncertainty continues to surround the likelihood of acceptance. Iran has maintained that it will not halt military operations unless it receives financial reparations and firm guarantees against future attacks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric, warning of potential strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power facilities.

The proposal’s details were first reported by Axios.

In a parallel development, Iranian state media reported that Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, was killed in an attack on Monday. The Revolutionary Guard has blamed the United States and Israel for the strike, though no further details were provided regarding the location.