U.S. and Iran haven't backed ceasefire idea as Trump's Hormuz Strait deadline nears
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-07 00:50 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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President Donald Trump has not backed an idea for a 45-day ceasefire that would take effect before his upcoming deadline for Iran to either reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure, a White House official told CNBC on Monday.
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