US EditionTrump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing ‘seriously fractured’ Iranian government
Pakistan urged both sides to keep negotiating as the U.S. said the truce gives Iran time to submit a unified proposal.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir's request, delaying a planned attack while awaiting a 'unified proposal' from Tehran.
- Pakistani leaders urged a pause to facilitate negotiations, though Iran initially signaled it might skip upcoming talks in Islamabad, casting doubt on immediate diplomatic progress.
- Trump directed the U.S. military to maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports and remain ready for strikes until discussions conclude, sustaining pressure during negotiations.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the blockade as an 'act of war' and a violation of the ceasefire, expressing skepticism about Tehran's participation in talks amid contradictory messaging.
- Global energy markets face volatility as Brent crude trades near $95 per barrel, with the naval standoff threatening shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz that carries 20% of global oil.
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President Donald Trump met this Tuesday afternoon with his national security team at the White House in the face of an important decision: what to do next with Iran. The ceasefire deadline was about to expire, and the Air Force Two remained on the track at Andrews Joint Base before the scheduled departure of Vice President J. D. Vance to Pakistan for the next round of talks. But the government faced a dilemma: an almost total silence on the part…
Trump says ceasefire extension aims to give Iran time to form unified negotiating position
Trump says the decision came after a request from Pakistan's leadership; adding in part the government of Iran is, "seriously fractured" and more time is needed for leaders to come together on a unified proposal.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with Iran
President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposal from Tehran. However, the US military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports. Vice President JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for talks has been put on hold. Both nations had prepared to resume fighting if no deal was reached.
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