Trump considering Pakistani PM's request he extend Iran deadline, White House says

Key Points:

• As President Trump's 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire approaches, mediators, including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, are urging an extension to allow more time for negotiations amid significant unresolved issues.
• Sharif publicly requested Trump to extend the deadline by two weeks and called on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture, a proposal reflecting ongoing confidence-building measures under discussion.
• The Trump administration remains uncertain if either side will accept the proposed terms, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that Trump is aware of the proposal and will respond accordingly.
• The U.S. insists on the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls as a non-negotiable priority, while Iran has countered with a proposal to open the strait but impose a $2 million toll per vessel, a condition the U.S. rejects.
• Despite signs of progress, U.S. officials express skepticism about reaching a deal within the tight timeline, and the Iranian regime's reaction to the extension request remains unclear.