April 13, 2026news reportingstrategic analysisnegotiation terms
Axios reports failed Islamabad offer 20-year freeze vs 5-year counter
Axios reports that Pakistan offered Iran a 20-year freeze on uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, but Iran counteroffered only a 5-year freeze. The report cites unnamed U.S. officials. The gap between the offers highlights the difficulty of reaching a diplomatic resolution.