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

  • President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request, citing Iran's 'seriously fractured' leadership and awaiting a unified proposal from Iranian leaders.
  • Top negotiators, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, are expected to lead a second round of peace talks in Islamabad despite ongoing tensions.
  • The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz have escalated tensions, with Iran condemning the act as piracy and threatening retaliation, endangering the fragile ceasefire.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint controlled by Iran, where charging vessels for passage has contributed to soaring oil prices and regional instability amid stalled negotiations.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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