CNBC | Monday, April 6, 2026 
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘significant’ but ‘not good enough’ as Hormuz Strait deadline nears

President Donald Trump on Monday said the latest proposal for a U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “significant” but “not good enough″ ahead of his fast-approaching deadline for Iran to either reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure. “They made a proposal, and it’s a significant proposal. It’s a significant step,” Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn during the traditional Easter Egg Roll. “It’s not good enough, but it’s a very significant step,” he said, adding, “They’re negotiating now, and they’ve made a very significant step. We’ll see what happens.” While Trump’s remarks suggested Iran itself had submitted the proposal, Tehran has explicitly rejected any temporary ceasefire, instead calling for a path to end the war permanently. Iran sent Pakistan, a mediator between Washington and Tehran, an official 10-point response to the U.S. that includes “a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and the lifting of sanctions,” according to a translated report from Iranian state media outlet IRNA. Trump’s latest comments came after a White House official told CNBC Monday morning that the president has not backed a 45-day ceasefire idea that is reportedly in discussion among the two warring nations and regional mediators as of Sunday night. Asked about that proposal at the Easter event, Trump said, “The only one that’s going to set a ceasefire is me.” – Read more