Iran-US Ceasefire Increased: A few hours before the end of the ceasefire period, Donald Trump has extended it further. Pakistanwhich is playing the role of the main mediator in the talks between Iran and the US, has reportedly played a key role in changing the decision of US President Donald Trump.
Republican Party leader Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would extend the ceasefire until Iran brings a joint and unified resolution. According to Trump, this decision was taken after the “request” of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, in which they said that the attacks should be stopped until Iran prepares its proposal.
What did Donald Trump say?
Although Trump has been continuously making tough statements regarding Iran and described it as a “severely divided” country, his decision to extend the ceasefire is being considered an important change. Because before this, concerns were being raised about the increasing tense situation.
US President Donald Trump has announced to extend the ceasefire, but he also said that the naval blockade on Iran’s ports, which are located near the Strait of Hormuz, will continue.
Trump said in his Truth Social post that he has ordered the army to continue the blockade and be fully prepared and alert in all other matters. He said that the ceasefire will be extended until Iran gives its proposed plan and the talks are completed, no matter what its outcome.
How did Donald Trump retract his statement?
According to Trump’s first statement, he had said a few hours ago on the question of extending the ceasefire that he did not want to do so. He said in an interview with CNBC that “I don’t want to do this, we don’t have that much time.” He also warned that if there is no agreement with Iran and the ceasefire ends, the situation may worsen and may even lead to an attack.
How did Pakistan play a role in extending the ceasefire?
But after this he changed his decision. Although Trump did not clarify in his post why he changed his stance, he did say two things. First, he described Iran’s government as “seriously divided” and second, he referred to the requests of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
What did Shahbaz Sharif say?
After this decision, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump. He said that accepting Pakistan’s request, the ceasefire has been extended so that the ongoing diplomatic efforts can move forward.
Shahbaz Sharif also said that with confidence and trust, Pakistan will continue to make efforts for a peaceful resolution of this conflict. He also told that the second round of talks is going to be held in Pakistan, although its date was not given.
What did Iran say?
On the other hand, an advisor to the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and an associate of chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has rejected Trump’s statement on extending the ceasefire. He described it as a strategy to carry out a “surprise attack”. The advisor also said that a military response is needed against the ongoing sanctions imposed by the US on Iranian ports.
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