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Indefinite Ceasefire in Iran War

Indefinite Ceasefire in Iran War

President Donald Trump has unilaterally announced an indefinite extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan to allow more time for diplomacy.

Despite the pause in active strikes, the U.S. is maintaining its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move Tehran has labeled as state terrorism.

The extension comes amid reports that Iran's leadership is seriously fractured, complicating the possibility of a swift peace agreement.

Markets remain on edge as the global energy supply continues to be throttled by the ongoing maritime standoff.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Pakistan
Sovereign state in South Asia