Media: As the deadline set by Trump approaches, progress is made in US-Iran negotiations

Jinse Finance reported that on April 8, Israeli media reported in the evening of the 7th that as the deadline set by U.S. President Trump for Iran is about to expire, there has been some progress in contacts between the two sides, and all parties are working to push for a temporary ceasefire while also exploring the possibility of gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, citing diplomatic sources, reported that Pakistan proposed extending the deadline by two weeks; consultations are being carried out intensively, and related talks have shown “positive progress,” but have not yet been finalized. According to a report on the website of Israel’s HaHadashot daily, the related contacts are moving toward reaching a temporary ceasefire, during which the Strait of Hormuz may gradually reopen. The report, citing regional intelligence officials, said that the parties are closer to a ceasefire than the outside world had expected and are trying to work out some kind of arrangement before the deadline arrives. (Xinhua)