Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked Donald Trump to extend the Iran deadline by two weeks. He also called for a temporary ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
In a post on X, Sharif said diplomatic efforts are "progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully" and could soon yield meaningful results. "To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks," he said.
He further appealed to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the same period as a goodwill gesture, stating, "Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks."
Call for Ceasefire
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all warring parties to pause hostilities. He proposed a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomacy to work toward ending the conflict, emphasizing long-term peace and stability in the region.
The US President confirmed that JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are involved in indirect discussions with Iran through Pakistan.
Pakistan's Proposal Gains Attention
The White House stated that President Trump is aware of Pakistan's ceasefire proposal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios that a response would come soon, suggesting Washington is carefully considering its next move.
Iran Reviews Ceasefire Request
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is "positively reviewing" Pakistan's call for a two-week ceasefire. This comes shortly after Trump issued one of his strongest warnings against Iran.
Trump's Stark Warning
On Truth Social, Trump wrote, "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again." He added that an attack might be stopped at the last moment depending on the situation, calling the moment "the most important in the long history of the world."