With Trump’s Iran deadline approaching, Washington is reviewing a last-minute ceasefire plan while Tehran shows early signs of willingness to negotiate.
The White House confirmed that Donald Trump has been briefed on Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire, with officials saying a response will be announced soon
The proposal comes just hours before Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to terms or face potential escalation.
Iran signals cautious support
At the same time, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is “positively reviewing” the ceasefire request, raising hopes that a short-term pause in hostilities could still be reached
Pakistan’s plan aims to:
- Introduce a two-week ceasefire
- Create space for diplomatic negotiations
- Potentially reopen key routes like the Strait of Hormuz
Markets and diplomacy on edge
The situation remains highly uncertain. Trump has previously warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached, while Pakistan is pushing for diplomacy to prevent further escalation
For now, all attention is on Washington’s next move. A US decision in the coming hours could determine whether tensions ease temporarily or move toward further escalation.
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