Decision follows request from Pakistani leadership as deadline for truce expiration approached.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will extend its ceasefire with Iran, delaying planned military action as diplomatic efforts continue.
The decision came just hours before a two-week truce was set to expire. Trump said the extension followed a request from Pakistani officials, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as Iran’s leadership works toward presenting a unified proposal.
In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said, “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.”
He added, “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” Trump said in the statement.
The announcement signals a temporary pause in escalation while maintaining pressure through ongoing U.S. military positioning and enforcement actions.
Over the weekend, Trump indicated a willingness to resume military operations if negotiations fail, telling a reporter that he would “blow up the whole country” if Iran did not agree to a U.S.-backed peace framework.
The extension introduces additional time for diplomatic engagement, though U.S. officials have emphasized that military readiness remains unchanged as talks continue.
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