Trump Extends Fragile Iran Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a last-minute extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistani mediators to provide Tehran more time to formulate a permanent peace proposal.

While the move avoids an immediate resumption of the bombing campaign, the administration has vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to Iranian traffic.

Iranian officials have expressed skepticism, labeling the extension a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike while internal divisions within the Islamic Republic's leadership persist.

High-stakes talks in Islamabad remain in a state of flux as both nations navigate a complex game of diplomatic chicken.