April 8 (Reuters) - Pakistan, a mediator ⁠between the U.S. and Iran, on Wednesday requested that U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump grant a two-week extension to a deadline he ‌imposed on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is positively reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire. The White House ​said Trump is aware of Pakistan's proposal, saying ⁠a response will come. "To allow ⁠diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the ⁠deadline ‌for two weeks. Pakistan has been ​the main go-between for proposals shared by ‌Iran and the United States, but there ​has been no sign of a compromise.

Source: The Star April 08, 2026 01:54 UTC