President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States is extending its fragile ceasefire with Iran, reversing earlier signals that an extension was highly unlikely.21
In a statement, Trump cited a request from Pakistani leaders Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He noted Iran’s government appears “seriously fractured” and needs time to submit a “unified proposal” for ongoing nuclear and regional talks. The two-week truce, which began around April 8 amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, had been set to expire Wednesday evening.15
Trump emphasized that the U.S. military will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports while remaining “ready and able” for potential action. “We have been asked to hold our attack… until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he posted.
The move buys negotiators additional time amid brinkmanship in Islamabad talks, though both sides remain dug in. Markets reacted positively to the de-escalation signal, while analysts watch whether Iran will respond cohesively. Critics see it as classic Trump deal-making pressure; supporters view it as strategic patience avoiding a rushed agreement.
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