On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, just hours before it was set to expire. This decision was made in response to a request from Pakistan, which is mediating peace talks between the two nations. Trump stated that the extension would allow both countries to work towards a unified proposal. This move marks a shift from Trump's earlier threats to bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure, which experts have warned could be classified as war crimes. The ongoing conflict, which began with military actions led by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, has resulted in thousands of deaths across the Middle East and has severely impacted the global economy, particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil and gas shipping route. While Trump emphasized the fractured state of the Iranian government, he also confirmed that the U.S. Navy would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, a contentious issue that has complicated negotiations. As of now, there has been no immediate response from Iran, Israel, or Pakistan regarding this announcement.