Trump's Ultimatum Approaches; Pakistan's Prime Minister Appeals for a Two-Week Extension of the Deadline

Agence France-Presse reported that Sharif posted on social media platform X, stating that diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve the Middle East conflict are steadily and powerfully progressing, with 'substantive results expected in the near future.' He pointed out: 'To allow diplomatic efforts to continue, I implore President Trump to extend this deadline by two weeks.' Trump recently reiterated his ultimatum, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 PM ET on the 7th (8 AM JST on the 8th), or face bombing of its infrastructure. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is aware of Sharif's request for the US to extend the deadline for a major strike on Iran by two weeks. Leavitt told Agence France-Presse a few hours before the deadline: 'The President is aware of this proposal and will respond.' (Compiled by Hong Qiyuan) 1150408