Tuesday April 21, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator
With agency reports
The United States, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying it would remain in place until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed a request from Pakistan to delay further military action and allow time for diplomacy.
Elaborating in an official statement, Trump said the decision was made after a direct appeal from Pakistan’s leadership, including Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, 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.
“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,” he added.
The move signals a temporary easing of tensions while maintaining pressure on Iran through an ongoing blockade and military readiness.
