President Donald Trump has confirmed an extension of the current truce with Iran, stating the ceasefire will remain in place until a formal proposal is presented and negotiations reach a conclusion. This announcement marks a shift from his previous rhetoric, where he had signaled a low probability of an extension and threatened to resume bombing if no agreement was reached. The geopolitical weight of the situation is evident as Vice President JD Vance’s scheduled visit to Pakistan has been postponed to facilitate high-level meetings at the White House.
In response, Iranian officials have expressed skepticism regarding Washington's intentions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the US is already violating the ceasefire by maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The Iranian Foreign Ministry further noted that they are still deliberating on whether to continue peace talks, citing "contradictory messages" from the US administration as a primary cause for their hesitation.
