President Donald Trump has said that negotiations with Iran regarding the ongoing war are ongoing, even as a looming deadline for potential US action remains in place.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said he could not provide details on diplomatic efforts, stating, “because right now we're in heated negotiations.” The comments come as the world holds its breath and tensions remain high with the Trump administration weighing next steps if no agreement is reached.
The deadline, which has shifted around multiple times in recent weeks, is tied to US demands that Iran take steps, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a critical passage through which around one-fifth of the world's oil flows.
At the same time, a new diplomatic push from Pakistan has come about. The country’s prime minister called for a temporary pause in hostilities and urged Trump to extend: “To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture,” he said in a post on X.
“We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region,” he added.
The White House confirmed the proposal has been received. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has been made aware of the request and that “a response will come,” according to Axios.
Iran appears to be considering the offer. Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said Tehran is positively reviewing the proposal for a temporary truce.
The situation remains volatile. Trump warned earlier that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if Iran fails to meet US demands by the deadline.
Military activity has continued across the Middle East, with strikes reported on infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and rail systems. Iranian state media also reported explosions on Kharg Island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned they would target US and allied energy infrastructure in response.
Despite the escalation, diplomatic channels remain active. A US official told Axios that Iran’s most recent proposal “wasn't really what we wanted, but it was a lot better than we expected,” with mediators working on revisions.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said he could not provide details on diplomatic efforts, stating, “because right now we're in heated negotiations.” The comments come as the world holds its breath and tensions remain high with the Trump administration weighing next steps if no agreement is reached.
The deadline, which has shifted around multiple times in recent weeks, is tied to US demands that Iran take steps, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a critical passage through which around one-fifth of the world's oil flows.
At the same time, a new diplomatic push from Pakistan has come about. The country’s prime minister called for a temporary pause in hostilities and urged Trump to extend: “To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture,” he said in a post on X.
“We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region,” he added.
The White House confirmed the proposal has been received. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has been made aware of the request and that “a response will come,” according to Axios.
Iran appears to be considering the offer. Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said Tehran is positively reviewing the proposal for a temporary truce.
The situation remains volatile. Trump warned earlier that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if Iran fails to meet US demands by the deadline.
Military activity has continued across the Middle East, with strikes reported on infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and rail systems. Iranian state media also reported explosions on Kharg Island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned they would target US and allied energy infrastructure in response.
Despite the escalation, diplomatic channels remain active. A US official told Axios that Iran’s most recent proposal “wasn't really what we wanted, but it was a lot better than we expected,” with mediators working on revisions.
