Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Uncertainty Over Peace Talks

President Donald Trump has extended the US ceasefire with Iran, allowing additional time for ongoing peace negotiations, while Tehran remained silent on the move early Wednesday.

Trump indefinitely delayed the end of the two-week truce, citing a request from mediator Pakistan and emphasizing the need to give Iran’s “fractured” leadership time to present a proposal. However, he maintained that the US blockade on Iranian ports, one of Tehran’s key concerns, would stay in place.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran was keen to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to sustain its oil revenues, warning that continued closure could significantly impact its earnings. He argued that maintaining pressure on the vital shipping route, which handles a major share of global energy exports, is crucial to securing a deal.

Despite earlier signaling reluctance to prolong the truce, Trump said he had instructed US forces to remain prepared while extending the ceasefire until Iran submits a formal proposal. As the initial deadline passed without renewed hostilities, Iran had yet to issue an official response.

The extension has left the future of Pakistan-hosted peace talks uncertain. A White House official confirmed that Vice President JD Vance postponed his planned visit to Islamabad pending progress from Tehran. Meanwhile, security was tightened in the Pakistani capital, even though no direct meeting between Iranian and US officials had been finalized.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision, as did Antonio Guterres, who expressed support for continued diplomatic efforts.

Tensions remain high, with Iran warning it could target oil facilities in neighboring Gulf countries if their territories are used against it. The US, meanwhile, reaffirmed that sanctions and maritime restrictions would continue, aiming to pressure Iran’s key revenue streams.

Amid the uncertainty, both sides have accused each other of violating ceasefire terms, while analysts suggest the standoff has evolved into a test of political endurance rather than military strength.