Iran has formally presented to Pakistani mediators its response to the latest US proposal aimed at ending the war, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Sunday.

According to the proposed plan, the current phase of negotiations is focused exclusively on the cessation of hostilities in the region, an IRNA report said.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson had previously said that Tehran’s views and considerations regarding the US proposals would be transmitted once internal reviews and final conclusions were completed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff met yesterday in Miami with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani as part of efforts to reach a deal to end the war in Iran.

According to published reports, the US and Iran are negotiating over a one-page memo to end the war and establish a framework for more detailed negotiations. The Qataris are playing a key role in mediating between the sides.

Shortly before the Iranian response, the Qatari prime minister spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and discussed the deal, the Qatari foreign ministry said.

The incident resulted in a limited fire onboard the vessel, with no reported injuries, the ministry said in a statement on X.

The vessel, coming from Abu Dhabi, continued its journey toward Mesaieed Port after the fire was brought under control, the ministry said, stressing that the necessary measures were taken, and coordination was carried out with the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Sunday, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged 2 UAVs launched from Iran.

No injuries have been reported in the attacks. 

Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenscs have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 UAVs, the ministry said.

Kuwait also detected several hostile drones in its airspace early on Sunday, authorities said.