Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States

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Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran

Pakistan made a last-minute proposal on Tuesday to extend the deadline set by President Donald Trump to avert catastrophic attacks on Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appealed to Trump for a two-week extension and urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's threats, stating that a "whole civilization will die tonight," raised concerns about potential war crimes.

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