Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade
Summary
President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while waiting for a unified peace proposal from Tehran. Despite the extension, the US military continues its blockade of Iranian ports, and negotiations remain stalled as Iran demands an end to this blockade before talks can progress.Key Facts
- President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran before it was set to expire.
- The extension was made following a request from Pakistan’s president, Shehbaz Sharif.
- The US Navy maintains a blockade on Iranian ports, which Iran wants lifted before resuming talks.
- Vice-President JD Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan for further truce talks is on hold.
- Iran says it will only continue negotiations if talks produce real results.
- There were new clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire.
- The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the blockade will continue to pressure Iran economically.
- Britain will host multinational military talks aimed at protecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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