Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026. (Credit: Jack Guez/AFP)
The U.S., Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day cease-fire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli, and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House and the U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased deal, the report said, adding that the first phase would be a potential 45-day cease-fire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated.
The second phase would be an agreement on ending the war, the report said. The cease-fire could be extended if additional time was required for talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday that his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening.
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