Axios, citing four American, Israeli, and Middle Eastern sources, reports that the United States, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war. Reuters has not yet been able to verify the information in the report. The White House and the US State Department did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The report indicated that the mediators are discussing the terms of a two-stage agreement, with the first stage being a potential 45-day ceasefire during which negotiations would take place to permanently end the war. The report stated that the second stage would be an agreement to end the war. It added that the ceasefire could be extended if more time is needed for negotiations. US President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal on Sunday that the deadline he gave Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on vital infrastructure would expire on Tuesday evening.
