TEHRAN, IRAN - DECEMBER 19: A view of the electric poles as power cuts are occurring across the country, including in the capital, Tehran, Iran on December 19, 2024. In Iran, where electricity supply issues are prevalent, power outages that are typically experienced during the summer have extended into the winter this year. Due to the outages, schools and public institutions have been closed in many cities, while in some areas, education will continue online. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images) Source: Anadolu / Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images
Iran has accused the United States of planning a ground offensive, even as officials continue to pursue talks to end the war. Meanwhile, Pakistan says it is ready to act as a mediator to help secure a swift and lasting resolution to the conflict, now entering its fifth week. Last week, the United States said it had put forward a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran, including provisions to reopen key shipping routes and curb Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, Iran rejected the proposal and submitted its own set of terms.
Iran has accused the United States of planning a ground offensive, even as officials continue to pursue talks to end the war. Meanwhile, Pakistan says it is ready to act as a mediator to help secure a swift and lasting resolution to the conflict, now entering its fifth week. Last week, the United States said it had put forward a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran, including provisions to reopen key shipping routes and curb Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, Iran rejected the proposal and submitted its own set of terms.
