Doubt has emerged over the continuation of the Iran ceasefire after US President Donald Trump said he would extend the truce indefinitely, even as there is no clear indication that Iran or its regional allies will accept the move.
Trump said the decision followed a request from Pakistani mediators to allow additional time for negotiations, adding that US military action would remain suspended until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and talks conclude.
The announcement appeared to be a unilateral extension of the ceasefire, raising questions over its implementation on the ground amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Despite extending the truce, Trump said the US Navy would continue enforcing a blockade on Iranian maritime trade, a measure Iran considers an act of war, highlighting continuing contradictions in the fragile agreement.
There has been no official confirmation from senior Iranian authorities regarding acceptance of the extension. However, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that Tehran has not requested any ceasefire extension and reiterated threats to challenge the US blockade.
The developments underscore deep uncertainty over the durability of the ceasefire as both sides maintain hardline positions.