Diamond Hands or Paper Hands? Pakistan Tries to HODL the Peace With Two-Week Iran-US Ceasefire Proposal

As diplomatic contacts continue amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, indirect negotiations are reportedly ongoing. An Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, stated that communication with the US is taking place through intermediaries, but provided no details. A notable development in the process came from Shehbaz Sharif. The Pakistani Prime Minister requested that US President Donald Trump extend the deadline given to Iran by two weeks. Sharif also asked Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the same period as a "gesture of goodwill." According to Axios, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump was aware of the proposal and that Washington's response would be given shortly. Somewhere, a group chat is absolutely losing it.

A senior Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, indicated that Tehran viewed Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal "positively." That's not a green candle, but it's also not a red one either. We'll take it.

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Although progress in negotiations has been reported in the last 24 hours, sources say a comprehensive agreement before Trump's deadline is unlikely. Gas fees are lower than expected, but nobody's celebrating yet.

It is also reported that discussions within the White House have shifted from "is an agreement possible?" to "is it possible by this evening?" Ah yes, the classic bull run to the deadline. We've all been there—fumbling to close positions before the candle closes.

The crisis is underpinned by harsh military threats. Trump stated that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, bridges, power plants, and oil infrastructure could be targeted. Nothing says "let's talk" like threatening to ruggedrop the entire energy market.

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The Iranian side, however, warned that in such a scenario, there would be retaliation against energy and water infrastructure in the Gulf countries. Multi-chain aggression. Bold strategy.

Among the biggest obstacles in the negotiations are Iran's demand for strong assurances that the war will not resume after a ceasefire, and the slow pace of decision-making processes due to security concerns. They want a non-custodial peace. Fair. Smart contract for diplomacy when?

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