Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran early Tuesday. This decision follows a request from Pakistan.
As part of this extension, Trump will maintain the US Navy’s blockade of Iran’s ports. He stated that the blockade will continue until Tehran presents a unified proposal.
Iranian leaders have condemned the blockade, calling it an act of war. The situation has escalated tensions in the region significantly.
The initial ceasefire was set to expire after two weeks. Trump hosted talks at the White House between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in a three-week extension for their ceasefire.
Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran. He emphasized that Iran is currently grappling with internal divisions between moderates and hard-liners.
He described the Iranian leadership as being in turmoil—