# President Donald Trump warned the country could be "taken out" if.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Nikkei Asia*

## Key points

- Iran rejected a U.S.-proposed ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to the war instead.
- Iran's response included 10 clauses, such as lifting sanctions and a protocol for Hormuz passage.
- Pakistan's army chief mediated direct overnight talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.
- Israel claimed responsibility for killing Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief, Majid Khademi.
- Trump set a final deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face further strikes.

**Countries:** Iran, United States, Pakistan, Israel, Lebanon, Yemen, Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates

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