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US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The US, Iran and a group of ​regional mediators are discussing the terms ‌for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios ​reported on Sunday, citing four US, ​Israeli and regional sources with knowledge ⁠of the talks. Reuters could not immediately verify ​the report. The White House and the US ​State Department did not immediately respond to Reuters ’ requests for comment. The mediators are discussing the terms ​of a two-phased deal, the report ​said, adding that the first phase would be a ‌potential ⁠45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated. The second phase would be an agreement on ​ending the war, ​the ⁠report said. Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required ​for talks, the report said. US ​President ⁠Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday his deadline for Iran to ⁠open ​the Strait of Hormuz ​or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening.

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