Trump Weighs Pakistani Proposal to Delay Iran Strike Deadline as Talks Continue

Addis Ababa, April 7, 2026 (ENA) —Pakistan has urged the United States to extend a looming deadline for negotiations with Iran, as tensions rise over the possibility of military action.

According to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Islamabad has formally appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to extend the negotiation window by two weeks.

 In a post on X, Sharif also called on Iran to temporarily open the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture and proposed a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomacy to continue.

The request came just hours before a deadline set by Trump, who has warned of possible military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if a deal is not reached.

Reports indicate he has threatened action against Iran’s power plants and bridges if negotiations fail by the stated cutoff.

The White House said Trump has received Pakistan’s proposal. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that “the president has received the proposal, and a response will follow.”

Citing an Iranian official, Reuters reported that Iran is “positively reviewing” the proposed ceasefire and is preparing for both diplomatic and military outcomes.

However, uncertainty remains over the prospects for a timely agreement.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has cut off direct communication channels with the U.S., while Axios noted that although some progress has been made in talks, completing an agreement within the deadline appears unlikely.