United States President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire between his country and Iran, saying the pause in hostilities will remain in place until ongoing negotiations are completed.
the ceasefire, which was initially set to last for two weeks and was expected to end on Tuesday night, will now continue until Iran submits its proposal and both sides finish discussions.
The announcement was made on April 21, 2026, through a post on Truth Social.
Trump explained that the decision followed a request from Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator in the talks. Pakistan’s military leader Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were said to have asked the United States to delay any military action while Iranian leaders work on a united position.
Despite extending the ceasefire, Trump made it clear that US forces will maintain pressure in the region. The naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place, and troops already deployed there will continue operations and stay prepared.
Plans for a second round of direct talks between both countries are still underway. US Vice President JD Vance is leading the American team and is expected to travel to Islamabad for the discussions. He will be joined later by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
However, there is uncertainty about whether Iranian officials will attend the meeting. Tehran has maintained that it will not engage in talks while facing military pressure or a naval blockade.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of breaking the ceasefire by intercepting one of its vessels attempting to pass through the waterway. He also raised concerns about trust, saying recent actions by the US go against international law and cast doubt on its claims of pursuing diplomacy.
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