WASHINGTON, April 06 (Alliance News): The United States, Iran, and regional mediators are engaged in negotiations over a proposed 45-day temporary ceasefire aimed at halting the ongoing conflict and creating space for a permanent peace agreement.
According to a report by Axios, citing US, Israeli, and regional sources, discussions are underway on a two-phase agreement. The first phase would involve a 45-day ceasefire during which intensive negotiations would take place to reach a long-term settlement. The report added that if more time is required, the temporary truce could be extended.
The second phase of the proposed framework is expected to focus on achieving a comprehensive agreement to formally end the conflict. However, officials acknowledge that the likelihood of reaching even a partial deal within the next 48 hours remains low, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Neither the White House nor the United States Department of State has issued an immediate response to the report. Diplomatic sources suggest that the current initiative may represent a final attempt to prevent further escalation in the region.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that countries including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are continuing efforts to persuade Iran to return to the negotiating table. Despite these attempts, no major breakthrough has been achieved so far.
The report also noted that Iran has rejected US demands related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, complicating diplomatic progress.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Office of Pakistan has dismissed reports circulating in Indian media regarding Islamabad’s role in mediation, terming them as false propaganda. Officials clarified that such claims are misleading and do not reflect Pakistan’s official diplomatic stance.
Diplomatic observers say the coming days will be crucial in determining whether the proposed ceasefire can materialize or if tensions in the region will continue to rise.
