Trump Sets 2-5 Day Deadline for Iran as Ceasefire 'Not Open-Ended'

US President Donald Trump has reportedly given Iran a narrow window of “three to five days” to present a unified proposal for negotiations, underscoring that the ongoing ceasefire is not open-ended and hinges on diplomatic progress.

 Key Highlights

• Trump gives Iran 3–5 days to present unified proposal for negotiations.
• US signals ceasefire depends on progress, warns against prolonged delays.

According to reports citing US officials, the move reflects growing urgency within the administration to accelerate peace talks and avoid prolonged uncertainty in the region. The ceasefire, initially introduced as a temporary measure, is now being used as leverage to push Tehran toward a concrete negotiating position.

Trump has made it clear that the truce will continue only if meaningful discussions move forward, reinforcing a tougher stance on timelines and outcomes. In earlier remarks, he said, “We don’t have that much time,” signaling reluctance to extend the ceasefire indefinitely.

The US has indicated that the ceasefire could remain in place until Iran submits a formal proposal and discussions are concluded, suggesting a conditional extension rather than a fixed timeline.

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Officials familiar with the negotiations noted that Washington is waiting for Iran’s leadership to align internally and present a unified stance, amid reports of divisions within the Iranian government.

The deadline comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, including disputes over maritime security and ongoing diplomatic mediation efforts. The fragile ceasefire has been marked by uncertainty, conflicting signals, and threats of escalation if talks fail.

Analysts believe the US strategy is aimed at forcing quicker decision-making in Tehran, while maintaining military readiness in case negotiations collapse.