Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing Tehran’s internal rows over negotiations

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he would extend the ceasefire with Iran to give the Tehran government time to coordinate a unified proposal.”Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” he posted on Truth Social.
 “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he added.
The ceasefire was set to expire on Wednesday evening and Trump previously said he was “highly unlikely” to extend the ceasefire, favoring a lasting agreement with the Iranian government to end the war.
Internal divisions between Islamic hardliners and reformist moderates, however, appear to have hindered the ability of the Iranian negotiating time to reach an agreement with the U.S. and it remains unclear whether additional time will see Tehran address those internal divisions.
Trump imposed a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz this month after the start of the ceasefire, hoping to pressure Tehran into an agreement.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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