Iran ceasefire proposal 'very significant step' - Trump

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: United States

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Iran ceasefire proposal 'very significant step' - Trump

President Donald Trump stated that the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire in the Iran war, calling it a 'very significant step' in the conflict. He mentioned that intermediaries 'are negotiating now.' However, Iran has rejected the proposed truce, insisting on the need for a definitive end to the conflict, according to state news agency IRNA.

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