"Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have taken the lead in efforts to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, serving as intermediaries in talks between Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi."
"In a flurry of phone calls that began over the weekend and continued through Tuesday, senior officials from all three mediating countries appealed to both sides to end the war following President Donald Trump's Saturday ultimatum giving Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure."
"Trump said he would extend the deadline for five days after what he said were high-level talks over the weekend with Iran that reached 'points of major agreement.'"
Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are facilitating negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, following President Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Senior officials from these countries have urged both sides to cease hostilities. Trump extended the deadline for Iran to comply after reported high-level talks. Although Iran denied any direct or indirect negotiations, discussions are ongoing through intermediaries. A potential meeting location is being considered in Islamabad, with a U.S. delegation expected to arrive soon, although details remain unconfirmed.
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