Iranian mediators are pushing for a new ceasefire as Trump seeks an all-out war

U.S. President Trump has come close to a fateful turning point in the war with Iran, and American and Israeli officials only see two likely scenarios for ending this conflict:

The first option: pursuing a new 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The second option: launching a large-scale, joint military operation with Israel to force Tehran to surrender.

Why it matters: Trump has not yet made a final decision, but officials believe that the next few days will determine which path will be taken; while little time remains to continue a protracted, endless war that has now paralyzed the Persian Gulf region.

Latest developments: Two regional sources directly involved in these efforts told Axios that Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and several other regional mediators have put forward a plan for a 10-day ceasefire to the United States and Iran.