Donald Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire amid ongoing naval blockade
United States President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, pending the submission of a unified proposal from the Iranian leadership. The extension follows requests from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir to facilitate further diplomatic efforts in Islamabad. Despite the truce, the U.S. continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports, which Tehran characterizes as an act of maritime piracy. The Iranian government has not officially responded to the extension, with advisors to the Parliament speaker describing the move as a tactical maneuver to gain time for military strikes. While Pakistan remains hopeful for a comprehensive peace agreement, Iran has delayed sending representatives to the scheduled talks in Islamabad. President Trump claimed on Truth Social that his administration has severely degraded Iran's military capabilities, including its navy and nuclear infrastructure. Conversely, Iranian military officials state they remain in a high state of operational readiness to counter any further U.S. or Israeli aggression. The war, which began on February 28, remains in a fluid state as both sides dispute the efficacy of the ongoing military blockade.