Pakistan PM Proposes Ceasefire Between US and Iran Ahead of Trump Deadline
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in a social media post on X just before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump expired.
Amu TV reported, citing TASS, that Trump agreed to the proposal and that US-Iran talks are scheduled for April 10 in Islamabad, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and regional security. The outlet said Iran's Foreign Minister guaranteed safe passage through the strait during the ceasefire. It described the move as driven by Pakistan's domestic, border and alliance interests, with indirect support from China, easing tensions and lowering oil prices while positioning Pakistan as a mediator.
Hurriyat, citing The New York Times, said Sharif suddenly posted requesting an extension as the deadline expired. It quoted Forbes analysts suggesting the message was pre-prepared by the U.S. or Israel, with a draft visible, amid suspicions that Pakistan's regime is aiding efforts to oust Tehran with Washington and Jerusalem's support.
The sources agree on Sharif's public proposal for a ceasefire or extension amid US-Iran tensions tied to Trump's deadline but differ on its intent and outcome. Amu TV presented it as genuine diplomatic mediation, while Hurriyat portrayed it as an effort to please Trump.
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Where reports agree
- Shehbaz Sharif made a public proposal/request for ceasefire/extension between US and Iran just before Trump's deadline
- The proposal relates to US-Iran tensions involving a Trump-set deadline
Where reports differ
- Genuine diplomatic mediation by Pakistan (Amu TV) vs. effort to please Trump, possibly scripted by US/Israel (Hurriyat)
- Trump agreed with negotiations set vs. no confirmation of agreement
- Positive outcomes like oil price drop, ships passing, China's role (Amu TV) vs. no such details (Hurriyat)
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