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Trump Sets Hormuz Deadline as Pakistan Pushes 45-Day Ceasefire; Iran Rejects

07 April, 2026.USA.13 sources

Key Takeaways

Trump set a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid talks.
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, seeking a permanent end to the war.
Mediators including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey push for a ceasefire as deadline nears.

Hormuz Deadline

Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Axios

Trump warned the entire country can be taken out in one night.

BBC

Despite the ultimatum, Pakistan pushed a 45-day ceasefire plan.

Iran submitted a 10-point proposal demanding guarantees it would not be attacked again.

Iran made clear it would not reopen Hormuz based on a temporary ceasefire.

Mixed Signals

Trump threatened complete demolition of Iran's infrastructure.

He also expressed optimism that there was a good chance of reaching a deal.

CBS News

Iran rejected the 45-day ceasefire, insisting on a permanent end to the war.

The competing narratives underscored friction between military actions and diplomacy.

Pakistan Mediation

Pakistan played a central role in mediation efforts.

“Home / World News / West Asia war: Iran submits 10-point plan as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears West Asia war: Iran submits 10-point plan as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears As President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears, Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal to end the war with the US and Israel”