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April 7, 2026
Trump considers Pakistan's request for Iran deadline extension
- President Trump is considering a two-week extension on the Iran deadline following a request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The extension aims to allow for further negotiations and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The White House confirmed that Trump will be briefed on the proposal amid ongoing tensions and negotiations.
3 Sources
- Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House saysApr 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM · Reuters
- Trump ‘aware’ of Pakistan proposal to extend deadline for Iran by two weeksApr 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM · NBC
- Trump considering Pakistani PM's request he extend Iran deadline, White House saysApr 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM · ABC News