Report: Trump's announcement follows efforts by Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey to postpone Hormuz ultimatum, seek end to war, but no agreements yet

Channel 12’s Barak Ravid offers context on Trump’s bombshell announcement regarding ongoing discussions with Iran on ending the war, and his suspension of his ultimatum to bomb Iranian energy sites if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.

Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have been working desperately to buy time before that ultimatum was set to expire later today, says Ravid.

Yesterday, their foreign ministers spoke with Iran’s Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and, separately, with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. They reportedly discussed not only seeking a solution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, but also ending the war.

Trump agreed to a five-day postponement of his ultimatum, says Ravid, but that does not mean an agreement has been reached.