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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Citing 'Fractured' Government
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline, giving diplomacy another chance to produce a deal. This decision, made hours before the ceasefire was set to expire, aims to avert a potential resumption of war and massive regional escalation. Trump stated on Truth Social that the decision came at the request of Pakistani mediators, citing a 'seriously fractured' Government of Iran that needed time to develop a unified proposal.
Internal Deliberations in Iran and US Pressure
The ceasefire extension was reportedly made at the request of Pakistani military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Trump indicated that the ceasefire would last until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded. Concurrently, he directed the US military to maintain the naval blockade on Iran's ports and remain ready to resume war if necessary. Meanwhile, intense internal debate is ongoing within Iran regarding how to proceed in talks, with negotiators awaiting a clear directive from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. While Iran's civilian leaders favor continuing talks, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opposes concessions and negotiations as long as the naval blockade persists.
*Source: Axios (2026-04-21)*
