US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

April 5 (Reuters) - The ‌U.S., ​Iran ​and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for ‌a potential 45-day ceasefire 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 ceasefire 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 ceasefire ​could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.

U.S. President Donald Trump ‌told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday his deadline for Iran ‌to open the Strait of Hormuz ⁠or face attacks ‌on critical infrastructure ​is Tuesday evening.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian ‌Schmollinger)

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