Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire

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Source: msn/Axios

10h


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, according to four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.

Why it matters: The sources said the chances for reaching a partial deal over the next 48 hours are slim. But this last-ditch effort is the only chance to prevent a dramatic escalation in the war that will include massive strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure and a retaliation against energy and water facilities in the Gulf states.

Driving the news: President Trump's 10-day deadline to Iran was expected to expire Monday evening. But on Sunday, Trump extended his deadline by 20 hours and posted on Truth Social a new deadline of Tuesday at 8pm ET.

Trump told Axios on Sunday that the U.S. is "in deep negotiations" with Iran and that a deal can be reached before his deadline expires on Tuesday.

"There is a good chance, but if they don't make a deal, I am blowing up everything over there," he said.

Trump has threatened to destroy infrastructure that is vital to Iranian civilians if he is unable to reach a deal with the regime.

Such attacks could constitute war crimes, and Iran has threatened to retaliate with attacks against infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf states.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/iran-mediators-make-last-ditch-push-for-45-day-ceasefire/ar-AA20dOLj

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1. Meanwhile, the Trump-Epstein Files are being ignored.

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2. Sleazy Todd says we don't need to look at those going forward

Wanna bet asshat?

[Javaman]

3. he and his room full of morons are not in "deep" negotiations...

they are talking to Pakistan who is actually in deep negotiations

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4. Iran drafts response to mediators on ending war (won't talk under "threats to commit ​war crimes")

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says a response to the mediators working to bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran has been drafted.
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Esmail Baghaei is cited by state-run news agency IRNA as saying that the 15-point plan shared through intermediaries by the US "was in no way acceptable to us".
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Instead, he says Iran has compiled a set of demands "based on our own interests and considerations".

"We knew from the beginning what we wanted and what red lines we were unwilling to cross, and our position is clear even now. From the very moment this discussion came up, our answers were ready," he says, adding Iran has formulated its own responses and "will announce details in due time".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5yw4g3z7qgt?post=asset%3A11378c55-c940-4d1c-bc74-22764f5576f5#post

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday Tehran had formulated positions and demands ​based on its interests and communicated them through intermediaries, in response to ceasefire proposals.

Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said details of the response would be announced in due time, but added negotiations were "incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit ​war crimes."

"Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection ⁠of its confidence in defending its positions," Baghaei told a press conference. He said earlier U.S. demands, such as a 15-point plan, were rejected for being excessive.

Earlier on Monday, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran won't reopen the Strait ​as part of a temporary ceasefire, nor would it accept deadlines or pressure to reach a deal. Washington was not ready for a permanent ceasefire, the official said.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-vows-hell-iran-if-strait-stays-shut-says-deal-is-possible-2026-04-06/

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5. Pete and Little Stevie Warrior will combine with AIPAC to bury this.