Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters in Tehran on Monday (May 18, 2026) that the diplomatic process continues through Pakistan despite the tensions.
Tehran received “a set of corrective points and considerations” from the U.S. “[O]ur points of view were presented to the American side in return.
Therefore, the process continues through Pakistan,” he said.
Iran unveiled a new body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PSGA), to control the Strait.
According to the new mechanism, all ships seeking to transit the Strait should get a confirmation message, about “ruled and regulations” from the PGSA.
Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the U.S. through Pakistan, aimed at ending the war amid a diplomatic impasse and fears of renewed hostilities, even as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country “will not bow to any power”.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters in Tehran on Monday (May 18, 2026) that the diplomatic process continues through Pakistan despite the tensions. Tehran received “a set of corrective points and considerations” from the U.S. “[O]ur points of view were presented to the American side in return. Therefore, the process continues through Pakistan,” he said.
Iran unveiled a new body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PSGA), to control the Strait. According to the new mechanism, all ships seeking to transit the Strait should get a confirmation message, about “ruled and regulations” from the PGSA.
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