Pakistan Proposes Two-Week Iran Ceasefire; Trump Considers Extension
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan's prime minister urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks.
- Pakistan proposes two-week ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz opening.
- Pakistan mediates US-Iran talks to de-escalate regional tensions.
Pakistan's Proposal
Pakistan's Prime Minister urged Trump to extend the Iran deadline by two weeks.
He asked Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture.
Sharif called for a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomacy to achieve a conclusive end to the war.
White House press secretary said Trump had been made aware and a response would come.
A senior Iranian official said Tehran was positively reviewing the proposal.
Diplomatic Context
Indirect exchanges of messages between Tehran and Washington continued despite escalating threats.
Trump had warned a whole civilization will die tonight.
Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness.
The situation at the Strait of Hormuz remained critical.
Global Reactions
The Pakistani proposal represented a last-minute push for diplomacy.
Pakistan was trying to persuade Tehran to enter negotiations without preconditions.
The White House was reviewing the offer.
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