Trump Announces Extension of Iran Ceasefire Citing Fractured Government and Pakistani Request, Iranian Officials Reject Recognition
The decision followed a request from Pakistani officials and cited the fractured state of the Iranian government.
MIDDLE EAST — President Donald J. Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran on April 21. The decision followed a request from Pakistani officials and cited the fractured state of the Iranian government.
U.S. forces continue the naval blockade and remain ready for further operations pending submission of a unified Iranian proposal.
Iranian officials immediately rejected the extension, with the country’s state media reported that Tehran will not recognize the ceasefire announced by the U.S. president and will act according to national interests.
The developments follow an earlier two-week ceasefire agreement reached in April amid ongoing regional tensions.
