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U.S. President Donald Trump has not imposed a strict deadline for Iran to present a "unified" peace proposal, as clarified by the White House on Wednesday. This statement refutes earlier reports suggesting that Trump had allocated Iran a timeframe of three to five days to deliver a coherent response.

According to Yonhap News Agency, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated during a press briefing that the president is extending "a bit of flexibility" to Iran, acknowledging internal divisions that the country is currently facing. "The president has not set a firm deadline to receive an Iranian proposal, unlike some of the reporting I've seen today," Leavitt remarked, underscoring that the timeline remains under Trump's discretion.

On the eve of a scheduled ceasefire deadline, Trump announced an extension at Pakistan's request. This extension allows Iran additional time to submit a unified proposal and conclude bilateral talks. The Tehran government, described by Trump as "seriously fractured," has yet to present a cohesive proposal due to internal conflicts between pragmatists and hard-liners.

Meanwhile, the U.S. maintains its pressure on Iran through "Operation Economic Fury" and a naval blockade, aimed at crippling Iran's economy. Leavitt highlighted that the blockade is costing Iran approximately $500 million a day, with significant impacts on its oil export capacity from Kharg Island. The blockade has severely affected Iran's ability to pay its personnel, leveraging economic pressure as a strategic tool.

Further diplomatic developments may occur within the next 36 to 72 hours, as indicated by renewed mediation efforts from Pakistan. The New York Post reported Trump's openness to a new round of peace talks with Iran, with the possibility of negotiations resuming shortly.

In related developments, Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for further discussions with Iran has been postponed due to a lack of response from Tehran, as reported by The New York Times. The U.S. delegation, which includes Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, previously engaged in initial talks with Iranian representatives in April, which ended without resolution on key issues such as Iran's nuclear ambitions.