Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Blockade As Negotiations Remain In Limbo

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that both a ceasefire and a blockade on Iran would remain in place for the time being.

Trump announced a two-week pause in military strikes April 7 hours before a deadline for the Iranian regime to agree to a series of terms expired. Vice President J.D. Vance had been slated to depart for Pakistan for talks Tuesday but had not left Washington, D.C., as the negotiations were delayed, The New York Times reported.

“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,” Trump posted. “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.”

Iran’s leadership was reportedly divided on whether to continue peace talks, Axios