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First responders work at the site of a projectile impact, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in northern Israel, April 5, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem

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.