Trump gives Iran 5-day deadline to present new peace offer: Report

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has granted Iran a deadline of three to five days to present a new peace proposal to end the ongoing conflict between the two countries, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The sources stated that Trump extended the ceasefire following mediation by international parties, though the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect as a pressure tactic to compel Tehran to expedite a final truce agreement.

The US administration has emphasized that the deadline announced by Trump yesterday is not open-ended. Officials are anticipating a clear and concrete offer from the Iranian side within the next few days, warning that military options may return to the forefront in case of no progress.

US officials have reportedly observed significant internal divisions within the Iranian ranks during the first round of negotiations in Pakistan.

While negotiators engaged with the US side, leaders of the Revolutionary Guard reportedly rejected the majority of the points discussed. Despite this friction, US negotiators still believe a deal to end the ongoing conflict is feasible, which ultimately led to Trump's decision to extend the current ceasefire window.