Pakistan proposes 2-week Iran-U.S. ceasefire
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- Shehbaz Sharif called on President Trump and Iran to agree to a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomacy to proceed, requesting Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture
- Trump faces a deadline of less than five hours to decide whether to launch a massive bombing campaign on Iranian infrastructure or accept a diplomatic off-ramp
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump has been informed of the Pakistani proposal and that a formal response is forthcoming
- A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is 'positively reviewing' Pakistan's ceasefire proposal, signaling potential openness to de-escalation
- Sharif emphasized ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating on X that talks have the potential to yield 'substantive results' for long-term peace in the Middle East
Why it matters: With Trump’s military deadline less than five hours away, the two-week ceasefire offer introduces a narrow window to avert large-scale conflict. Pakistan’s role as mediator gains urgency, and Iran’s positive review of the proposal suggests a possible shift toward de-escalation, directly affecting regional stability and U.S. strategic calculations.
