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As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points

Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points ![A member of Pakistani security personnel looks over a checkpoint from a police booth amid heightened security ahead of a potential meeting between U.S

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

deadline of the tenuous two-week ceasefire. Pakistan, which holds strong diplomatic relations with both the U.S. and Iran, has emerged as a key mediator in negotiations between the two countries. White House press secretary

Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. **Vahid Salemi/AP** Vahid Salemi/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned

India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

deadline approaching, a ceasefire was announced on April 8, negotiated by Munir, Vance, Witkoff and Araghchi. [Pakistan’s objective was limited](/news/2026/4/10/pakistan-sets-modest-goal-for-us-iran-summit-a-deal-to-keep-talks-going): not a final deal, but enough common ground to sustain dialogue. Though

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

deadline today to seek Congressional approval for its military action in Iran.** It does not appear to be seeking that approval. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

2026. **Iranian Presidency Office via AP/Iranian Presidency Office** Iranian Presidency Office via AP/Iranian Presidency Office ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline

2026. **Cliff Owen/AP** Cliff Owen/AP WASHINGTON — Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump's war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene

Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS Spruance conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026

Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining

deadline.  But Trump accompanied his announcement with a revival of earlier pre-ceasefire threats to bomb Iran’s energy and power facilities. “My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan. They will be there tomorrow evening