# Pakistan has proposed a two-week ceasefire and urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas route.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Hindustan Times*

## Key points

- Pakistan has proposed a two-week ceasefire and urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Targeting Iran's power plants would harm civilians but have limited impact on military capabilities.
- Iran's IRGC threatened to target regional oil, gas, and water infrastructure in retaliation.
- Iran could activate Houthi allies to disrupt Red Sea shipping and strike Gulf infrastructure.

**Companies:** MAPNA
**Countries:** Pakistan, Iran, United States, Turkey, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait

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