Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Appeals to Donald Trump for Extension of Iran Deal Deadline

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a significant appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump, requesting a two-week extension on the deadline for the Iran deal. This request comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East, a region already fraught with tension.

The British publication The Guardian reported on this crucial development, noting that Sharif expressed hope that diplomatic efforts are progressing "steadily, confidently, and powerfully" and could yield substantial results in the near future. He also urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz during this period as a gesture of goodwill, which could help reduce regional tensions.

"We also call on all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy the opportunity to achieve a final cessation of war in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region," Sharif emphasized during his address.

Separately, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pointed out that Israeli bombings of Iran have significantly disrupted the progress made in negotiations. This underlines the fact that the situation remains extremely tense, and any military actions could complicate the diplomatic process further.

The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump has been informed of Pakistan's proposal. "The President has been briefed on the proposal, and a response will be provided," stated White House Press Secretary Carolina Levitt, indicating the seriousness of the situation and the U.S. readiness to respond to requests from international partners.

In recent developments, Donald Trump has issued a series of new threats against Iran, declaring that he is prepared to begin implementing his threats as early as tonight if his ultimatum regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is not met. He emphasized that the U.S. could "destroy Iran in one night" and could bomb all the country's bridges and power plants within hours. Trump also warned that failure to comply with his demands would result in the "entire civilization perishing," raising alarm among the international community.

The ultimatum announced by Trump is set to expire at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (03:00 on April 8 in Kyiv). This creates additional pressure on Iran, which, following the U.S. president's threats, has informed Pakistani intermediaries that it will no longer engage in negotiations with the United States regarding a ceasefire.

In response, Iranian authorities stated that if the United States continues to strike the country's infrastructure, "the gates of hell" will open for both the U.S. and Israel. According to CNN, Tehran has indicated that it will fully open the Strait of Hormuz only after the country receives financial compensation for the damages incurred due to the war, further complicating the situation.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran, through intermediaries, are discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire, which could lead to a final conclusion of the war. However, on the same day, Reuters, citing sources, reported that Iran has rejected the proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, under which Tehran was supposed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz for a ceasefire. This indicates that the situation remains highly complex and requires urgent resolution.