U.S. and Iran Consider Ceasefire Amid Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran are evaluating a ceasefire plan to end their five-week-old conflict, as tensions rise over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the strait, a critical passage for global energy supplies, by Tuesday. Iran has resisted pressure, citing its strategic leverage over the strait. A ceasefire proposal, brokered by Pakistan, suggests immediate cessation of hostilities followed by negotiations for a broader peace settlement. However, Iran has rejected U.S. demands as excessive and incompatible with ultimatums. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing military strikes and threats from both sides. 
