US EditionTrump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing ‘seriously fractured’ Iranian government
The move buys time for negotiations as Pakistan presses both sides to resume talks and the U.S. keeps pressure on Iranian shipping.
- 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 indicated that he will extend the ceasefire until the Iranian government, which he believes is deeply divided, presents "a proposal and negotiations conclude, whatever the outcome."
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the evening of April 21 that he had taken such a decision at the request of Pakistan (as facilitator of the talks). Trump noted that he had extended the ceasefire until the Iranian negotiators presented their proposal for a peaceful settlement and until negotiations were concluded. Trump stated that he had ordered the US Armed Forces to continue to block Iranian ports and "in all other respects remain rea…
Sydney Morning Herald
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely amid impasse over peace talks
The US president said he had acceded to a request from Pakistani mediators to maintain the fragile truce as officials grappled with mixed messages from Iran.
The US President takes the next turn and wants to refrain from further attacks on Iran for the time being
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