# Ceasefire Negotiatons

Brinkmanship and Brokering: Pakistan’s High-Stakes Gamble to De-escalate the US-Iran Conflict

A Pakistan-mediated 45-day ceasefire proposal has been delivered to Washington and Tehran in a high-stakes attempt to resolve the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the diplomatic opening, American military ultimatums and Iranian refusal to yield to pressure maintain a high risk of regional escalation.