Three U.S. officials informed Axios that President Trump is offering Iran's conflicting factions a limited timeframe of several days to agree on a unified counter-proposal; otherwise, the ceasefire declared on Tuesday will be terminated.
The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that in Islamabad negotiations, the Iranian delegation excluded nuclear matters and the head of the Atomic Energy Organization, focusing instead on political, military, economic, and legal issues. The American side proposed suspending enrichment, but the Iranian team did not address this proposal.
Pakistan is pushing to restart U.S.-Iran talks despite Iran's seizure of two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz; PM Sharif met with Iran's ambassador on Wednesday, and a second round of negotiations could occur within days, officials say.
Greek Foreign Minister to CNN: A Greek-owned cargo ship under the Liberian flag was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and it is not yet clear if the Iranians seized the vessel.
On April 17, 2025, during Israel's Independence Day, the entire nation participated in public celebrations across parks and beaches, marking a temporary cessation from protective measures. The U.S. President at the time, Donald Trump, had previously postponed a ceasefire to allow for these national festivities.
Three U.S. officials tell Axios that Trump is giving Iran's warring factions a short window of several days to unify behind a coherent counter-offer, or the ceasefire he extended Tuesday ends.
