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US and Iran Engage in Secret Talks for a 45-Day Ceasefire
Amidst the heavy bombardment in Tehran and Haifa, a glimmer of diplomatic hope emerged this morning. Reports citing high-level sources in the US and Israel suggest that the United States and Iran, through regional mediators in Qatar and Oman, are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day “humanitarian ceasefire.” The proposed pause in hostilities would aim to allow for the safe passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and provide an opening for negotiations toward a permanent end to the war.
However, the talks remain extremely fragile. While the US State Department has not officially confirmed the negotiations, President Trump’s recent rhetoric suggests a “deal-or-destruction” approach. Iranian officials have dismissed the threats as the words of a “delusional figure,” but the economic pressure of the total maritime blockade is reportedly forcing Tehran to the table. The next 24 hours are considered critical for determining whether the ceasefire proposal will hold or if the conflict will enter an even more destructive phase.