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Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing ‘seriously fractured’ Iranian government

Trump said the pause will last until Iran submits a unified proposal, while U.S. forces keep enforcing the blockade at sea.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request, citing a 'seriously fractured' Iranian government and awaiting a unified proposal from Iranian leaders, while maintaining a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran and the U.S. signaled plans to hold a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, with top negotiators expected to lead their teams amid an uncertain situation and escalating tensions.
  • The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions and impacting global oil prices, which rose above $95 per barrel.
  • The conflict has caused thousands of deaths, including over 3,375 in Iran and 2,290 in Lebanon, with significant regional and global economic consequences.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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