US, Iran in Last-Minute Ceasefire Talks

The US, Iran, and regional mediators are scrambling to secure a 45-day ceasefire that could pave the way for a permanent end to the war. But officials admit the chances of even a partial deal in the next two days are slim.

President Donald Trump extended his original deadline by 20 hours, warning that if no agreement is reached, the US and Israel are prepared to strike Iranian infrastructure. Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel and Gulf states, raising fears of attacks on oil and water facilities across the region.

Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye are pressing both sides to compromise, with talks focusing on Iran’s uranium stockpile and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The next 48 hours are seen as critical to avoid large-scale destruction.

Source: Newstimehub