Trump Extends Ceasefire with Iran Amid Global Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, allowing ongoing peace discussions to continue and potentially end hostilities that have claimed thousands of lives and impacted the global economy.

In a social media statement, Trump revealed that the extension was in response to Pakistan's mediation effort, requesting the postponement of American military actions while a unified proposal is awaited from Iranian leaders.

The ceasefire extension followed Trump's earlier threats to target Iranian infrastructure, which faced opposition under international humanitarian law. The U.S. blockade of Iran remains contentious, casting a shadow over the renewed negotiations in Islamabad.

(With inputs from agencies.)