US-Iran Ceasefire Extended: Trump

The announcement declared the extension of the ceasefire

  • US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran will continue. He made the statement on Truth Social. The decision was made before the previous agreement reached its expiration time according to him.
  • The original ceasefire was reported to have been agreed on the 8th of this month. The agreement was designed to remain active for a period of two weeks. The announcement of the extension occurred right at the conclusion of that time frame.

Pakistan’s role in the decision

  • Trump reported that Pakistan requested the extension to occur. He mentioned Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
  • Trump reported that both leaders asked him to maintain restraint. He said this request influenced the decision to extend the ceasefire.

Conditions tied to the ceasefire

  • Trump announced that US military operations against Iran would stop temporarily. The suspension of activities will last until Iran submits a conflict resolution proposal.
  • He announced that all Iranian shipping restrictions would remain active. He specifically referred to the Strait of Hormuz. He said the blockade on Iranian maritime movement there would not be lifted.

Comments on Iran and negotiations

  • Trump proposed that internal Iranian conflicts created obstacles for the previous discussions. He said these issues contributed to difficulties in reaching further agreements.
  • He also said that negotiations did not move forward after the initial contact period. He linked this to instability within Iran’s internal situation.

Strait of Hormuz remarks

  • Trump reported that Iran wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said the route generates major income which he calculated to be approximately $500 million each day.
  • He argued that closing the strait would cause financial loss for Iran. He also described Iran’s explanation for past actions on the strait as an attempt to preserve image.
  • Trump said he was told by unnamed individuals that Iran wanted the strait reopened quickly. He added that reopening it would change the negotiation dynamics. He said Iran would only return to talks under strong pressure conditions.

Reaction from Pakistan

  • Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for extending the ceasefire. He said the decision followed Pakistan’s request.
  • Sharif also said he hoped the extension would support further diplomatic progress between the US and Iran.