Trump Extends Ceasefire With Iran to Allow Time for Negotiation Proposal

US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, stating the pause in hostilities will remain in place until Tehran submits a unified proposal for conflict resolution. The announcement was made via social media on Tuesday, just ahead of the original agreement’s scheduled expiration on Wednesday.

The extension follows a direct request from Pakistani mediators, who have been facilitating diplomatic talks between the two nations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision, thanked Trump for the extension, and pledged that Islamabad would continue its mediation efforts.

Under the terms of the extended pause, the United States will maintain its naval blockade in the region and keep military forces on standby. Trump’s statement indicated that the extension is intended to provide Iranian leadership with the necessary time to consolidate a negotiating position.

In response to the development, Iranian military officials stated that armed forces remain on high alert and prepared to respond to any potential aggression. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari emphasized that defensive readiness would not be compromised during the diplomatic window. While some reports have pointed to internal political divisions within Tehran as a contributing factor to the delayed response, official Iranian statements have focused on maintaining military preparedness alongside ongoing diplomatic channels.

The ceasefire extension leaves the broader framework of the negotiations open, with both sides expected to present formal positions in the coming days. Pakistani officials continue to act as intermediaries as Washington and Tehran navigate the next phase of talks.