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Pakistan Urges Ceasefire, Diplomatic Progress in Gulf Crisis

4/8/2026

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On April 8, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested a two-week extension from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran's Gulf oil blockade, while Pakistan continues to act as mediator.
He said diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are progressing.
He urged a ceasefire to facilitate diplomacy.
He called for goodwill gestures, including Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources say U.S.-Iran talks may be jeopardized by attacks on Saudi facilities.

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Story summary

On April 8, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested a two-week extension from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran's Gulf oil blockade, while Pakistan continues to act as mediator.
He said diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are progressing.
He urged a ceasefire to facilitate diplomacy.
He called for goodwill gestures, including Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources say U.S.-Iran talks may be jeopardized by attacks on Saudi facilities.