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The White House pushed the idea of a temporary ceasefire with #Iran even as Donald #Trump escalated threats against the Islamic republic and claimed it was “begging” for a deal, according to people familiar with the talks.

Apr 8 at 4:53pmWeb
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For weeks the Trump administration was leaning on #Islamabad to convince the Iranians to agree a pause in fighting where it would reopen the Strait of #Hormuz, the people said. #Pakistan ’s crucial role, as a Muslim-majority neighbour and intermediary, was to sell it to #Tehran.