Axios
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline, giving diplomacy another chance to produce a deal. Why it matters: The announcement, which came after a White House meeting with his national security team, landed hours before the ceasefire was set to expire — averting a potential resumption of the war and a massive regional escalation. What he's saying: Trump wrote on Truth Socia l that he made the decision at the request of Pakistani mediators — military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured...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 wrote. The ceasefire will last "until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other." Trump said he directed the U.S. military to continue the naval blockade on Iran's ports and "remain ready and able" to resume the war if needed. This story is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
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