President Donald Trump said he is extending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely after planned talks in Pakistan collapsed, while keeping the U.S. blockade on ships traveling to and from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in place. Trump announced the move in a Truth Social post, saying the truce will remain until Iran submits a new proposal and discussions conclude.
- Trump said the ceasefire extension came after requests from Pakistani officials, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The U.S. will continue its blockade on Iranian-linked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the extended truce.
- Vice President JD Vance had been expected to resume talks in Pakistan, but Iranian representatives did not attend.
- Iranian media said there is currently no prospect of Tehran participating in negotiations.
- Trump had said earlier in the day that renewed bombing was possible if Iran did not meet U.S. conditions.
- Oil prices fell more than $3 after Trump announced the ceasefire extension, while equity futures recovered part of their losses.
- The original two-week ceasefire was announced on April 7 amid efforts to end the conflict and reopen energy flows through Hormuz.
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