Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing internal divisions within the Iranian government as a key factor. The decision, made shortly before the ceasefire was due to expire, came after a national security meeting and marked a reversal of Trump’s earlier statements against extending the truce. Trump credited Pakistani mediators, including military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with influencing his choice. Iranian officials, however, dismissed the extension as meaningless. Behind the scenes, U.S. and Pakistani negotiators are awaiting a formal response from Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to a new proposal, amid reportedly intense internal debates in Tehran. Pakistani leadership has pledged to continue diplomatic efforts toward a resolution.

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, allowing more time for negotiations after a day of diplomatic activity.

President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, allowing more time for negotiations after a day of diplomatic activity.

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