Reuters: U.S. and Iran Discuss 45-Day Ceasefire; Tehran Rejects شرط to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz | WPN World People News

As the Iran conflict enters its sixth week, Reuters reported on the 6th, citing informed sources, that the United States, Iran, and mediator Pakistan are discussing a potential agreement that includes a 45-day ceasefire, during which negotiations would be held to permanently end hostilities. Both Washington and Tehran have received the proposed framework, but Iranian officials stressed that Tehran rejects making the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz a precondition for a temporary truce and will not accept any arrangement tied to a “deadline.”

U.S. political outlet Axios previously revealed that the proposal would unfold in two phases: an initial 45-day ceasefire followed by negotiations on terms to end the war. Sources said Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has recently been in frequent contact with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an effort to broker consensus. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, demanding that it reach an agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the 7th, or face further U.S. strikes on Iran’s energy and transportation infrastructure.

At the same time, Iran has put forward a 10-point ceasefire proposal via Pakistan, expressing willingness to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz only if U.S. and European sanctions imposed since 2018 are removed. The plan also includes charging high transit fees on passing vessels as a substitute for war reparations. U.S. officials described the proposal as “excessive,” while Israel has also voiced opposition. Analysts note that deep differences between Washington and Tehran over ceasefire terms and the Strait issue could make a near-term agreement difficult to achieve.