Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire just hours after saying he wouldn't

President Donald Trump has announced he was extending the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, just hours after saying he opposes further extensions. The President, in a post on Truth Social, said he was acting at the request of Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come up with what he called a unified proposal. His announcement came just hours after he told CNBC Washington and Tehran would reach a "great deal". When asked if he would back prolonging the truce to buy more time for the talks to take place, President Trump said: "Well, I don’t want to do that." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In the Truth Social Post, President 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." Meanwhile, a senior Tehran official said Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats. The official said mediator Pakistan was continuing efforts to persuade the United States to lift its naval blockade and release the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, and its crew. He accused Washington of "creating new obstacles every day instead of resolving the differences" Vice President JD Vance, who was due to lead the US delegation, did not board a flight for Islamabad, where the centre of the city has been locked down and a luxury hotel has been cleared out to host the talks. A White House official said Vance would participate in additional meetings in Washington. More to follow... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FROM IRAN Watch the moment US Forces raid sanctioned vessel transporting Iranian oil 'No more Mr Nice Guy!' Donald Trump issues latest Iran threats after Tehran shoots at British and French ships Strait of Hormuz crisis underlines how Labour's 'energy austerity' plays into China's hands, warns expert Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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