As Iranian missiles streaked through the sky over Israel on Wednesday morning, there were
tentative signs that Tehran may be willing to consider diplomatic proposals amid a conflict
that has killed thousands and disrupted global energy supplies. A senior Iranian official on
Wednesday told Reuters. That Pakistan had delivered a diplomatic proposal from Washington
and that either Pakistan or Turkey could be venues for discussions on de-escalating the war.
The Iranian source, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not disclose details of the
proposal passed by Pakistan. Nearly 4 weeks into the war, there has been no let up in air
attacks against Iran or in Iranian drone and missile strikes against Israel and US allies.
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury by the US in February, Iran has effectively closed the
Strait of Hormuz, conduit for 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, but oil
prices fell on Wednesday after reports that The US had sent a 15 point plan to Iran, with
markets hoping for an end to nearly 4 weeks of war. US President Donald Trump has said in
recent days that Iran is desperate to make a deal, but we're actually talking to the right
people, and they want to make a deal so badly. You have no idea how badly they want to make a
deal, Trump said early in the war it would end only with Tehran's uncondition. Surrender. He
abruptly changed tack this week, declaring that productive talks had been underway with
unspecified Iranian officials. But in public, Iran has denied it would negotiate with the
current US administration. On Wednesday, an Iranian military spokesperson mocked the US and
suggested it was so divided it was negotiating with itself.