President Donald Trump has extended the US-Iran ceasefire, citing Tehran’s fractured leadership and a request from Pakistani officials.
The announcement, reported by BRICSinfo, came just hours before the previous truce was set to expire. Trump confirmed that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place during the extension, keeping pressure on Tehran while allowing more time for diplomacy.
According to the report, the extension is intended to give Iran’s leadership additional time to submit a unified negotiating proposal.
Trump indicated that divisions within Iran’s political and military establishment have complicated efforts to reach an agreement. By granting more time, US officials appear to be signaling a willingness to pursue a diplomatic resolution while maintaining leverage through continued enforcement of maritime restrictions.
Pakistani officials reportedly played a role in influencing the decision. Pakistan, which shares a border with Iran and has historically sought to balance relations with both Tehran and Washington, has been involved in mediation efforts amid the ongoing tensions.
The country is positioned as a potential neutral host for negotiations, although formal talks have yet to resume.
Trump’s announcement confirmed that while the ceasefire will be extended, the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and surrounding waters will continue.
The blockade, which has disrupted Iranian oil exports and triggered retaliatory measures including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, remains a central point of contention between the two sides. Tehran has insisted that lifting the blockade is a precondition for returning to the negotiating table.
Major media outlets including CNN, NBC, Fox News, and Al Jazeera have confirmed the development. Coverage highlights that negotiations remain stalled over key issues, including access to the Strait of Hormuz and protections for energy infrastructure in the region.
Both sides have accused the other of escalating tensions, with Washington pointing to Iranian weapons activity and Tehran condemning the blockade as an act of economic warfare.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically significant waterways in the world, with a large share of global oil shipments passing through it. Any prolonged instability in the area has direct consequences for energy markets and international trade.
Regional powers and global observers continue to monitor the situation closely.
Reactions to the extension have been mixed. Some analysts view the move as a pragmatic step that keeps the door open for diplomacy, while others argue that maintaining the blockade undermines prospects for genuine de-escalation.
Critics say the extension without easing restrictions may deepen mistrust and delay a lasting resolution….See More
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