Trump extends Iran ceasefire, delays strike

Apr 22, 2026, 08:08 am

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C./EPA-Yonhap

Donald Trump announced on April 21 that the United States will extend its ceasefire with Iran, accepting mediation efforts from Pakistan and postponing a planned military strike.

In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed requests from Pakistan’s leadership, including Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Trump stated that the U.S. would hold off on attacking Iran until its leadership presents a “unified proposal.”

“Iran’s leadership is seriously divided, which is not unexpected,” he said, adding that military action would be paused until Iranian leaders and representatives can agree on a consolidated position.

He emphasized that the current approach would remain in place until discussions are concluded “one way or another.”

Despite the pause in offensive action, Trump ordered the U.S. military to continue its blockade and maintain full readiness.

He said forces must remain “fully prepared and capable in every respect,” signaling that Washington intends to keep up military pressure while pursuing a diplomatic resolution.

The ceasefire extension is conditional on Iran submitting a unified proposal and completing negotiations, though no specific deadline was provided.

The move reflects a dual-track strategy—maintaining military leverage while leaving room for diplomacy—as tensions in the region remain high.

#Donald Trump #Iran ceasefire #Pakistan mediation #US foreign policy #Middle East tension