Trump Extends Ceasefire with Iran Amid Failed Peace Talks
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Vance won't travel to Pakistan for peace talks
Hindustan Times
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US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, just before it was set to expire. Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks has been canceled as the US awaits a unified proposal from Iran, while tensions remain high with ongoing military blockades.
- 01Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely at Pakistan's request.
- 02Vice President JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for negotiations has been canceled.
- 03The US maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports despite the ceasefire.
- 04Iran's ambassador to the UN has called for the release of the Iranian vessel Touska.
- 05Disagreements over nuclear program limits have stalled previous negotiations.
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US President Donald Trump announced the indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, requested by Pakistan, just a day before it was set to expire. This decision comes as Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks has been canceled, according to a White House statement. The US is awaiting a unified proposal from Tehran while maintaining its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has urged the international community to press the US for the immediate release of the Iranian commercial vessel Touska and its crew, citing violations of international law. However, reports from Iranian media indicate that Iran did not request the ceasefire extension and will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US blockade continues. The situation remains tense as both nations have struggled to agree on terms for a lasting resolution since their initial two-week truce began on April 7.
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The extension of the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from military tensions, but ongoing blockades and unresolved negotiations could affect trade and security in the region.
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