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Trump announces extending Iran ceasefire but says blockade remains

21 April 2026

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This content originally appeared on Al Jazeera.

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United States President Donald Trump has announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran, saying that the US military will hold off its planned attack to allow more time for Tehran to put forward a proposal to end the war.

Trump said the move on Tuesday comes at the request of Pakistani mediators. The truce was set to expire on Wednesday.

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“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 US president said in a social media post.

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