President Donald Trump has extended the United States’ ceasefire with Iran just hours before the previously agreed two-week window was set to expire. The extension was granted at Pakistan’s request, following urgent diplomacy from Islamabad.
The New Deadline
Trump said the truce would run “until an Iranian proposal is submitted and conversations in Islamabad are concluded.” No new fixed date was given, but officials briefed media that the window is expected to be 7 to 10 days. The U-S naval blockade on vessels departing from or docking at Iranian ports, however, remains in full force — a point Trump underlined in his remarks.
Conditional Language
Trump’s framing was deliberate. He called the extension “limited” and “conditional on good-faith negotiations” and warned that if Iran does not submit a formal written proposal, “hostilities will resume.” Senior commanders in Tehran publicly reiterated Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea unless the blockade is lifted.
Iran’s Position — Not Yet Officially In
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has not yet officially accepted the extension. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is “studying the American announcement” and would respond within 48 hours. Vice President J-D Vance remains in Islamabad leading the U-S delegation; the Iranian team is led by Araghchi and Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri.
Market Reaction
Brent crude settled 2.1 percent lower at $101 per barrel on news of the extension. Gold came off its record high, down to $4,820/oz. Equities bounced — S&P 500 futures up 0.5 percent; Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.7 percent. The Strait of Hormuz traffic ticker, however, remained near its April lows, as shipping lines continue to wait for clarity on whether the blockade will be lifted.
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