-- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a blockade, delaying planned military action as negotiations remain uncertain.
Trump said in a Truth Social post, "... 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 said the US blockade would be maintained, signaling continued pressure, and also indicated that talks remain conditional on Iran presenting a clear negotiating position.
"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.
The current two-week ceasefire, which started on April 7, is set to expire on Wednesday, with both sides previously expected to participate in a second round of negotiations in Islamabad.
However, uncertainty persists, as Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said confirmation from Iran of sending a delegation to the talks is still awaited. Iran's officials have repeatedly said it will not attend the talks.
On Tuesday, US Vice President J D Vance's planned visit to Pakistan for renewed negotiations was put on hold, according to multiple media reports.