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Trump ‘aware’ of Pakistan proposal to extend deadline for Iran by two weeks

Apr 7, 2026Center Left

The White House says President Trump is “aware” of a proposal by Pakistan to extend the deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by two weeks. NBC News correspondents Kelly O'Donnell, Courtney Kube, Keir Simmons and Brian Cheung report on the ongoing conflict after President Trump warned “a whole civilization will die tonight” as…

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