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US-Iran Diplomatic De-escalation Efforts

April 7 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

Pakistan is asking President Trump to delay military strikes against Iran for two weeks to allow more time for peace talks. This request comes just hours before a U.S. deadline for military action while Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping. The outcome depends on whether the president grants this extension or proceeds with the planned attack.

Key Statements

AAxios

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposes a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran to facilitate peace talks hours before a U.S. deadline for military action.

This confirms the immediate urgency of the U.S. military deadline and the specific two-week proposal.

AAl Jazeera Online

Pakistan appeals to President Trump for a two-week Iran deal deadline extension and asks Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

This highlights the diplomatic trade-off involving the reopening of a major global shipping route.

News

Pakistan Requests Trump To Extend Iran Deadline By Two Weeks (Live Updates)

forbes.com logoForbesCenter

Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait

aljazeera.com logoAl Jazeera OnlineCenter Left

Pakistan pleads for two-week deadline delay in US strikes

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Pakistan asks Trump for two-week delay on president's Iran deadline to mediate diplomacy

nypost.com logoNew York PostCenter Right

Pakistan proposes 2-week Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump deadline

axios.com logoAxiosCenter

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