US, Iran and mediators pushing for 45-day ceasefire: Report

Around 6 April 2026, the US, Iran and mediators were reportedly exploring a 45-day ceasefire, according to a report by Axios cited by Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera. Mediators were making a last push ahead of a deadline. Handelsblatt and Der Spiegel reported that Pakistan presented the US and Iran with a plan for a ceasefire.

Dawn reported that Iran conveyed to Pakistan its rejection of the US ceasefire proposal, and Bloomberg reported that Trump issued threats to Iran as mediators reportedly sought a ceasefire.