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Us, Iran and Mediators Make Push for 45-day Ceasefire, Axios Reports
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Posted on April 6, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 6, 2026
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The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are pressing for a two‑phase ceasefire deal starting with a 45‑day truce to negotiate permanent peace, amid mounting deadlines and threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Iran Discuss 45-Day Ceasefire With Mediators to End War: Axios
Ceasefire Negotiations and Potential End to War
Overview of Ongoing Discussions
April 5 (Reuters) - The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
Verification and Official Responses
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House and the U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Details of the Proposed Two-Phased Deal
Phase One: 45-Day Ceasefire
The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased deal, the report said, adding that the first phase would be a potential 45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated.
Phase Two: Permanent End to the War
The second phase would be an agreement on ending the war, the report said.
Possibility of Extension
The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.
Statements from U.S. Leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening.
(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Key Takeaways
- •A two‑phase ceasefire plan: an initial 45‑day ceasefire followed by negotiation of a lasting peace, with potential extensions if needed (Axios) (axios.com).
- •Trump has set a hard deadline—Tuesday at 8 pm ET—for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its infrastructure, elevating pressure on negotiations (WSJ via Reuters; Axios) (dawn.com).
- •Mediation efforts involve Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey delivering messages between Trump’s envoy and Iran’s foreign minister, but sources say chances for agreement within 48 hours are slim amid fears of further escalation (axios.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
1What are the US and Iran discussing with regional mediators?
They are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end of the war.
2How long is the proposed initial ceasefire?
The proposed initial ceasefire is for 45 days, according to the Axios report.
3What is the second phase of the reported agreement?
The second phase involves negotiating a permanent end to the war after the ceasefire.
4Could the ceasefire be extended?
Yes, the ceasefire could be extended if more time is required for negotiations.
5What deadline did President Trump set regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz?
President Trump set a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure by Tuesday evening.
