US President Donald Trump has ordered American forces to prolong the ceasefire with Iran while sustaining a naval blockade, as Washington awaits a unified negotiating position from Tehran.
In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said internal divisions within Iran’s leadership have made it difficult for the country to present a coherent 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 wrote.
“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.”
The move follows appeals from Pakistani leaders, who have been actively involved in back-channel diplomacy aimed at preventing further escalation between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, urged both countries to extend the ceasefire and prioritise dialogue.
He called on the parties “to consider extending the ceasefire and to give dialogue and diplomacy a chance,” according to a statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry.
However, Iranian officials have maintained a hardline stance, insisting they will not engage in negotiations under pressure. The country’s parliament speaker warned that Tehran would resist talks conducted “under the shadow of threats” and could escalate if hostilities resume.
Tensions between both countries have intensified in recent weeks, particularly over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments.
While the ceasefire remains in place, there is still no clear timeline for when Iran will present its proposal or when negotiations are expected to reach a conclusion.
