“Trump”extends ceasefire as “US–Iran peace talks” slow down

On April 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump declared an indefinite extension of the cease-fire with Iran.The US military will temporarily delay attacks to allow Iran to offer a cease-fire, but the US naval blockade will continue. Meanwhile, Iran maintains that the United States' blockade of ports in the Strait of Hormuz violates peace talks and declares that no peace talks will take place while Iranian ports are threatened or while US ships continue to blockade them.

Trump announced on social media, "At the request of Pakistani mediators to hold our attacks on Iran until   such time as there leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal and discussion are concluded, one way or the other.“

Tasnim, reported Iran's official position would be announced later. The next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran is uncertain. However, more than 5,000 civilians have died across the Middle East, and hundreds of others have been displaced. The conflict caused the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial part of the worldwide energy supply system. This resulted with high oil prices and a global recession.

SOURCE: Reuters