Pakistan Requests Trump to Extend Iran Deadline, Calls for Two-Week Ceasefire and Hormuz Opening

Written by Irfan Tariq | Editor

Islamabad — Pakistan has formally requested US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline given to Iran by two weeks, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the appeal during high-level diplomatic communications, emphasizing that the extension would provide necessary time for negotiations to work toward ending the conflict peacefully.

In addition to the extension, Sharif urged all warring parties to observe a two-week ceasefire, allowing diplomacy to take effect and create space for dialogue. The Prime Minister also called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the same two-week period as a goodwill gesture, highlighting the strait’s critical role in global trade and energy security.

The White House confirmed that President Trump is aware of Pakistan’s proposal and will respond in due course. This move marks a significant step in Pakistan’s mediation efforts, which aim to reduce immediate hostilities and prevent the crisis from escalating into a wider regional war.

Diplomatic sources indicate that discussions are now focusing on whether an extension of the deadline can be agreed upon, rather than solely on enforcing the original deadline. The coming days are expected to be crucial in determining whether the conflict can move toward a diplomatic resolution or escalate further.