U.S., Regional Mediators Push for 45-Day Cease-Fire With Iran
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Key Points:
- The U.S. and regional mediators are advocating for a potential 45-day cease-fire aimed at paving the way for a permanent end to the conflict with Iran.
- Officials familiar with the situation indicate that the likelihood of achieving a breakthrough remains low.
- Iranian mediators have rejected proposals for a temporary cease-fire that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz or relinquishing Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.
- Iran has threatened retaliation against Israel and Gulf energy and power infrastructure, particularly in Saudi Arabia, if the U.S. attacks its civilian facilities.
- The 45-day cease-fire proposal was first reported by Axios.
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