Pakistan, April 8 -- Donald Trump agreed to extend the Iran deadline after Pakistan push for diplomacy led by Shehbaz Sharif. The decision came just hours before a critical deadline was set to expire. Moreover, Trump confirmed he would pause planned military action for two weeks. As a result, tensions eased slightly across the region.

In his statement, Trump said he made the decision after talks with Sharif and Asim Munir. He added that the pause depends on Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz safely and immediately. Furthermore, he stressed that ongoing negotiations remain intense. Therefore, the situation continues to develop rapidly.

Earlier, Trump had warned of major attacks if Iran failed to comply with U.S. demands. Howeve...