Trump Sets Deadline for Iran Proposal or Ceasefire Ends

President Trump is allowing Iran's factions a short period to develop a unified counter-offer, or the ceasefire he extended on Tuesday will end, three U.S. officials told Axios. One U.S. source briefed on the matter stated that Trump is willing to provide another three to five days of ceasefire for Iran to organize its position. The source added that the extension would not be indefinite.

Background on Negotiations U.S.

negotiators believe an agreement to end the conflict and address Iran's remaining nuclear program is possible. However, they expressed concern about the absence of empowered representatives in Tehran to finalize a deal. The divisions within Iran became evident after the first round of talks in Islamabad, when IRGC commander Gen.

Ahmad Vahidi and his deputies rejected elements discussed by Iran's negotiators.

Friday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the IRGC refused to implement it and publicly criticized him. The original ceasefire was intended to include free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Araghchi announced, but the IRGC repudiated it.

The regime then requested a ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered by Trump and Marco Rubio, but again failed to honor the Strait commitment, leading to a U.S.-imposed blockade on Iran.

in agreements from Araghchi depends on IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi's compliance, which he has not shown willingness to provide. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in the initial moments of the conflict, and Ali Larijani died shortly after. Larijani's replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, lacks significant authority.

Hanson, in an interview on Fox News with Jesse Watters, stated that the Iranian regime faces financial difficulties and cannot pay its personnel. Hanson indicated that the regime would either accept the offered deal or face internal collapse. The blockade continues, and if the IRGC targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a response may follow.