President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. The president on Tuesday said he is extending the ceasefire with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are concluded. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are concluded, he announced Tuesday.
“We have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “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 president said he is granting the ceasefire extension at Pakistan’s request.
Iran has not publicly reacted to Trump’s extension.
The two-week ceasefire was originally set to expire Tuesday night.
This report will be updated.