U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, granting additional time for negotiations while maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
The decision, disclosed Tuesday via social media, came just hours before the truce was expected to expire.
Trump said he would “extend the ceasefire” until Iranian authorities present a concrete proposal aimed at ending the conflict, but noted that he had “directed our military to continue the blockade.”
The development underscores ongoing tensions, as diplomatic efforts appear to have stalled despite earlier attempts to secure a resolution.
The White House also confirmed that Vice President JD Vance would no longer travel to Pakistan for a planned second round of peace talks.
“The trip to Pakistan will not be happening today. Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House,” an official said.
Trump attributed the delay in negotiations to divisions within Iran’s leadership, suggesting internal disagreements had hindered progress.
He added that Pakistan’s leadership had urged the United States to extend the ceasefire.
“Based on the fact that the government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so, and upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our attack on Iran until their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump stated.
Despite the extension, the U.S. naval presence remained active, particularly around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Trump emphasised that while hostilities were paused, the military remained on alert.
The ceasefire, he explained, would remain in place “until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”
The situation reflects a fragile pause in hostilities, with diplomatic uncertainty continuing to shape the next phase of engagement between both nations.
