U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, just hours after publicly claiming the U.S. military was ready for action. The decision came as peace talks hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad faced serious uncertainty, with it still unclear whether Iran or Israel would agree to the new terms. Trump said he held off on further attacks after Pakistani mediators specifically asked for more time so Iranian leaders could present a unified proposal.
According to Reuters, Trump confirmed the extension in a social media post, saying the goal was to see whether talks could be concluded in a constructive way. However, he made it clear he was not lifting the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran considers an act of war.
