United News of Bangladesh

A draft proposal calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been sent to Iran and the United States, according to two Middle Eastern officials who spoke anonymously to The Associated Press. The initiative, put forward by mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey, aims to create a temporary halt in fighting to allow negotiations toward a lasting ceasefire. The proposal was delivered late Sunday to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, but neither side has issued a response. Meanwhile, violence continued across the region. Iranian state media reported that Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, intelligence chief of the Revolutionary Guard, was killed in an attack allegedly carried out by the U.S. and Israel. Airstrikes across Iran since Sunday have left more than 25 people dead, while in the Israeli city of Haifa, at least two people were killed and others remain missing following Iranian missile strikes. U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Tehran, warning of major attacks on Iran’s infrastructure if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a set deadline. He has threatened strikes on key facilities, including power plants and bridges. The conflict, which began on February 28 with joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, has already resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. It has also disrupted global oil shipments, driven up fuel prices, and raised concerns about violations of international law due to attacks on civilian areas. Despite diplomatic efforts, uncertainty remains over whether the proposed ceasefire will be accepted, as both sides continue military operations and maintain firm positions.