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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

'Asked to hold attack': Trump extends ceasefire, cites Pak request; Tehran says 'losing sides can't dictate terms'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire against Iran, citing a request from Pakistan. Trump's announcement of delaying a planned attack on Iran came hours before the earlier ceasefire deadline was to end.

In his statement, Trump attacked the Iranian government, calling it "seriously fractured", adding that the US blockade at Iranian ports will continue until the US receives a "unified proposal" from Tehran.

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