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demmiblue

(39,755 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:54 PM 13 hrs ago

BREAKING: Pakistan's Prime Minister is asking President Trump to extend his deadline by two weeks and is urging the... [View all]

BREAKING:

Pakistan’s Prime Minister is asking President Trump to extend his deadline by two weeks and is urging the Islamic Republic of Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding two-week period in exchange.

BREAKING:

Pakistan’s Prime Minister is asking President Trump to extend his deadline by two weeks and is urging the Islamic Republic of Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding two-week period in exchange.

Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yasharali.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T19:29:36.623Z

The Islamic Republic of Iran says it is “positively reviewing” Pakistan’s proposal and the White House says it is reviewing the proposal as well.

Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yasharali.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T19:49:30.665Z
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Two weeks 🤣 aeromanKC 13 hrs ago #1
😂 underpants 13 hrs ago #4
🤣 leftstreet 13 hrs ago #7
Hopefully this gives Trump an out to TACO. drray23 13 hrs ago #2
Would anyone trust trmp? spanone 13 hrs ago #3
A TACO off-ramp... Fiendish Thingy 13 hrs ago #5
We only have a few hours to get this right. multigraincracker 13 hrs ago #6
This is always how this was going to play out Prairie Gates 13 hrs ago #8
A total loss of leverage BeyondGeography 13 hrs ago #9
Post removed Post removed 13 hrs ago #11
Oh yes, the goodness of our hearts BeyondGeography 13 hrs ago #12
It drove up the price of fuel to near record levels. Disaffected 13 hrs ago #13
Ah so you think Trump is on a goodwill mission? BannonsLiver 13 hrs ago #14
Wait... you're being serious? nt. druidity33 13 hrs ago #17
Do you ever read the bullshit you type? fujiyamasan 12 hrs ago #20
They keep the ability to shut it down again, though. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #16
The only way this works IMO is if they collect rent BeyondGeography 13 hrs ago #18
that's a good trade, do it! WarGamer 13 hrs ago #10
I bet obamanut2012 13 hrs ago #15
Good trade for who? fujiyamasan 12 hrs ago #21
Hints to me that Mr trump will show his belly. Again. Torchlight 12 hrs ago #19
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