US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying the move is intended to allow more time for negotiations, while confirming that the United States will continue its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said he would “extend the ceasefire” until Iran presents a proposal to end the conflict, adding that he had “directed our military to continue the blockade.”
The decision came just hours before the truce was due to expire, underscoring ongoing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts.
Meanwhile, the White House confirmed that Vice President JD Vance would no longer travel to Pakistan for a planned second round of peace talks.
“The trip to Pakistan will not be happening today. Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House,” a White House official said in a statement.
Trump attributed delays in negotiations to divisions within Iran’s leadership and said Pakistan had urged the US to extend the ceasefire.
“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 their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump wrote.
Despite the extension, Trump confirmed that the naval blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place, adding that the US military would “in all other respects, remain ready and able.”
He said the ceasefire would continue “until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”
