US envoy Steve Witkoff says there are “strong signs” Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

“We will see where things lead, and if we can convince Iran that this is the inflection point with no good alternatives for them, other than more death and destruction. We have strong signs that this is a possibility,” Witkoff told a cabinet meeting.

The US envoy pinned blame on Iran for “stalling talks” and repeatedly rebuffing US requests to hold negotiations, stating that Iran is looking for an “off-ramp” to the war.

Witkoff added that the US has “multiple reach outs from the region and others who want to play a role in ending this conflict, peacefully”.