Washington, 22 April (H.S.):
President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, saying the pause in hostilities will remain in effect until Tehran submits a “unified proposal,” while U.S. naval forces continue to maintain a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz .
The move signals that Washington is keeping military pressure in place even as it leaves the door open for a negotiated settlement .
In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said the United States would “extend the Ceasefire” after Pakistan’s leaders reportedly asked for more time to allow Iranian officials to present a unified position. He said the truce would remain in place until Iran’s leadership and representatives could agree on a single proposal to end the conflict.The extension came just hours before the previous ceasefire was expected to expire .
According to the reported statement, the White House also indicated that Vice President JD Vance would not travel to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks .
Even with the ceasefire extended, Trump said the U.S. military would continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The reported aim is to keep strategic pressure on Tehran while negotiations continue, rather than easing all military constraints at once.
This combination of diplomacy and deterrence suggests Washington is trying to force a clearer response from Iran before making any broader concessions .
Trump said the request to delay further action came from Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. That detail places Pakistan in a delicate position, appearing to act as an intermediary while the conflict remains unresolved .
The reported involvement of Pakistan also reflects the wider regional stakes, especially because any escalation around the Strait of Hormuz can affect energy flows and maritime security across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond .
The ceasefire extension matters because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes, and any disruption there can ripple through global markets . The situation also shows how quickly the crisis has moved from battlefield confrontation to high-stakes bargaining, with military readiness preserved in parallel with diplomatic outreach .
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
