Mediators Urge US and Iran to Agree on 10-Day Ceasefire
Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and other mediators have proposed a 10-day truce between the US and Iran to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on its long-term use.
Mediators including Qatar, Egypt, and Pakistan have proposed a 10-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to sources cited by Axios. The proposal aims to resume maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and start negotiations on its long-term use.
The Trump administration is reviewing the proposal and has asked Israel to avoid actions that could close the "diplomatic window." At the same time, Washington is preparing for a potential failure by deploying additional military forces to the region.
The Washington Post reported the previous day that the US is considering a broader operation against Iran, but sources indicated that the military currently lacks sufficient resources to support such an operation.
Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed on July 12, effectively breaking the ceasefire reached in April. Fighting is concentrated around the Strait of Hormuz. The US has launched strikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has responded with attacks on regional states hosting US military bases.
Earlier, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has no interest in getting involved in the current conflict and aims to weaken Iran's leadership through economic measures.
