Iran said Monday it had responded to a new US peace proposal aimed at ending the war, with exchanges continuing through Pakistan as a mediator.

The announcement came despite Iranian media reports describing Washington’s demands as excessive.

The two sides have held one round of talks since the conflict began on February 28, under a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

What was Iran’s latest peace proposal?

Iran’s most recent proposal, sent last week, called for an end to the war on all fronts, including a halt to Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in place since April 13.

It also demanded the lifting of all US sanctions and the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad.

The proposal emphasized that Tehran would continue to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit that Iran has largely kept closed since the war began.

What did the US peace proposal include?

Iran’s Fars news agency reported Sunday that Washington presented a five-point list, including a demand that Iran keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the United States.

The US also refused to release Iranian frozen assets or pay war reparations, according to Fars. Washington further indicated it would cease hostilities only once Tehran enters formal peace negotiations.

What did Iran’s foreign ministry say about the US proposal?

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that Iran’s concerns had been conveyed to the American side, with exchanges continuing through the Pakistani mediator.

He defended Iran’s core demands, including the release of frozen assets and the lifting of long-standing sanctions, saying they had been firmly held across every round of negotiations.

Baqaei also defended Iran’s demand for US war reparations, calling the conflict illegal and baseless.

Has Iran agreed to a ceasefire with the US?

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, but a formal peace agreement remains elusive.

Iran’s Mehr news agency said the US was seeking concessions it failed to win during the war, while offering nothing tangible in return, warning of an impasse.

On the prospect of renewed military confrontation, Baqaei said Iran was fully prepared for any eventuality.