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Diplomatic efforts and military tensions between the US and Iran escalate

The United States and Iran are currently engaged in back-channel diplomatic discussions mediated by Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey regarding a proposed two-stage ceasefire. The initial phase envisions a 45-day cessation of hostilities, which could lead to a permanent end to the conflict and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of 8:00 p.m. Tuesday (US Eastern Time), threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if the waterway is not reopened. Iranian officials have dismissed the pressure of deadlines, warning that further attacks on civilian infrastructure would constitute war crimes and trigger ten times more destructive retaliation. Concurrently, details have emerged regarding the rescue of an American F-15 pilot, while oil prices have surged past $110 per barrel due to the instability. Iran has stated that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is preparing for a new regional order. Both sides remain cautious, with Tehran expressing skepticism toward the structure of the proposed ceasefire.

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Trump urges Iran to make a deal before it’s too late
Sigmalive English · 3 April 2026, 09:40