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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

President Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran just hours before its scheduled expiration on Wednesday.

The decision followed diplomatic pressure from Pakistani mediators who requested more time to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.

While the extension averts an immediate resumption of bombing, Trump emphasized that the U.S. military remains ready and that the naval blockade will continue.

Tehran has expressed skepticism, labeling the extension a potential ploy to buy time for a surprise strike.

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
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Pakistan
Sovereign state in South Asia