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Trump Extends Fragile Iran Ceasefire

Trump Extends Fragile Iran Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a last-minute extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistani mediators to allow more time for a unified peace proposal.

Despite the pause in active bombardment, the U.S. military remains in a state of high readiness and continues its strict blockade of Iranian ports.

Tensions escalated further on Wednesday as Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats opened fire on multiple container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global energy markets remain volatile as the strategic waterway remains a primary flashpoint for potential international conflict.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran, designated as a terror organization by multiple countries
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Iran
Country in Western Asia
United States Navy
Maritime branch of the United States military