Trump extends US ceasefire after Pakistan request, will continue blockade of ports

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump ​said on Tuesday that he ‌was extending the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted ​and discussions are concluded.

Trump, ​in a post on Truth ⁠Social, said he was acting ​at the request of ​Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come ​up with what he ​called a unified proposal.

“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,” ⁠Trump ​said.